Product Design Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

One of Apple’s R&D groups is currently seeking a senior product design engineer. This engineer will be responsible for mechanical design of mechanisms and mechatronic systems from concept generation through physical implementation and validation. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to explore concepts and push the performance bounds of packaging and performance in highly integrated electro-mechanical systems. Innovation is in your hands! We are ready to help you help us grow.

Description

In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams such as electrical, controls, and embedded FW engineers to realize mechatronic system designs.

Responsibilities include:
Mechanical design (3D and 2D drawings)
Mechanism design and integration
Electrical component integration (sensors, electronics, wiring, and harnesses)
Prototype, evaluate, develop, and harden designs
Close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

BS in mechanical engineering or similar field
5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience
Experience selecting and integrating electronics, sensors, and mechanisms in challenging packaging environments
Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills
Experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements
Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Detail orientated and capable of handling multiple assignments at once

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
Fluent in Siemens NX including surfacing tools
Experience working through entire product cycle including shipping product experience
Experience leading teams through product development cycle from concept development to production bring up

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops electro-mechanical systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job title

Product Design Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Must be in Cupertino, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineering3D CAD2D drawingselectronic component integrationteam collaboration

Preferred skills

Siemens NXproduct cycle experienceleadership in product development

Specializations

mechanical designmechatronicselectronicspackagingproduct development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City