Hardware Engineering Student

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences. Imagine what you could do here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are a Mechanical Engineering team developing advanced consumer devices that define the state of the art in hardware design. Our work spans the full product development cycle — from early-stage mechanical design and systems integration through prototyping, validation, and transition to production. We collaborate closely with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, and System Engineering to deliver hardware of the highest standard, where precision, reliability, and user experience are equally paramount. This is a student position for a driven, technically grounded individual seeking meaningful engineering experience in a world-class hardware development environment. The role offers direct involvement in R&D lab activities, hands-on prototype builds, and hardware design work — alongside seasoned engineers across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in engineering, sharp problem-solving instincts, and the initiative to take ownership of assigned work from the outset.

Description

As part of this role you will collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering and
Systems Integration teams, with a primary focus on the design and realization of
lab R&D setups, jigs, fixtures, and mechanical prototypes throughout the product
development cycle. Responsibilities include:

Design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and custom test rigs for R&D, prototyping,
and assembly workflows
Build and assemble mechanical prototypes and lab setups to specification,
with rigorous attention to fit, alignment, and tolerance
Support mechanical integration of PCBs, optical sensors, and other hardware
components into assemblies and experimental setups
Contribute to the design of mechanical components and assemblies, with
emphasis on functionality, durability, and manufacturability
Participate in design reviews and contribute structured feedback from
prototype builds and lab evaluations
Support lab operations, including inventory management, equipment
maintenance, and test data logging

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
Practical experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA)
Strong organizational skills with a methodical approach to lab operations and
task management
Comfortable and effective in a hands-on lab or workshop environment
Self-directed, reliable, and a strong team collaborator

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred)
Familiarity with various manufacturing processes — injection molding, sheet
metal, CNC machining
Experience designing and building end-to-end experimental hardware setups
Exposure to embedded electronics platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32,
or equivalent)
Prior experience in a prototyping, lab, or workshop setting — academic,
research, or industry
Experience producing engineering drawings or technical documentation to
professional standards