Product Design Engineer - Watch

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 3+ 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

This position will require international travel (15%+). 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 people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. We have done the same with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. 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

BSME
3+ years in detailed part and product design
CAD and drawings (GD&T)
Plastic and metal part design
Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly
Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to Mechanical Engineering
Working knowledge of FEA
Application of statistical tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

MS preferred
3-7 years in detailed part and product design
Strong materials knowledge
Mass-production
Experience working with overseas manufacturers

About this role

Summary

Design mechanical components for Apple's wearable products, collaborating across teams and ensuring manufacturability.

Job title

Product Design Engineer - Watch

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

On-site in Cupertino, some international travel allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BSMECADGD&Tplastic designmetal designDFMDFAFEAstatistical tools

Preferred skills

MSmaterials knowledgemass productionoverseas manufacturing

Specializations

product designmechanical partswearable devicesmass production
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City