Product Design Engineer - Apple Watch

Shanghai Until 9/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Be an integral part of a small and visible team of world-class Mechanical Engineers making Apple’s first wearable product line. Define and design the future of WATCH. As a member of the WATCH design team, you will build the next generation of the world's most advanced wearable device. You will work closely with cross-functional teams like Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Sensors, Environmental, and Marketing to bring future products to life. The WATCH Product Design team is responsible for all of the mechanical parts that make up the Watch in all sizes and materials, as well as the metal mesh, metal link, and rubber bracelets.

Description

You will go beyond the industry norm and demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve Apple's hardware performance and user experience. The same passion for innovation that goes into products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical engineering or equivalent

2+ Years in detail part and product design

1 year and above experiences using CAD and drawings (GD&T)

1 year and above experiences usingPlastic and metal part design

1 year and above experiences in Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly

Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

MS in ME or equivalent preferred

3-5 years in detailed part and product design

Strong materials knowledge

Involved in NPI processes with Apple products

Experience working with oversea counterparts

About this role

Summary

Design mechanical parts for Apple Watch, collaborate across teams, and improve hardware performance.

Job title

Product Design Engineer - Apple Watch

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Shanghai, on-site work required, no remote option

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringCADGD&Tplastic and metal parts designDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for Assembly

Preferred skills

MS in MEmaterials knowledgeNPI processesoverseas collaboration

Specializations

mechanicalproduct designCADmaterials
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City