Product Design Engineer - Apple Vision Pro

Summary Posted: Jul 17, 2023 Role Number: 200491360 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision Product Group is a team of passionate engineers who are designing, prototyping, analyzing, and launching the next new product category at Apple. As part of this group, you will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day. As a System Product Designer, you will be given ownership over the mechanical design of specific parts or modules within the product and will be responsible for the analysis, assembly, and reliability of these parts. You will engage in frequent multi-disciplinary collaboration with teams like Industrial Design, Project Management, Materials, Manufacturing, EE, Display, Camera, Antenna, Battery, Softgoods, Human Engineering, Human Factors and more. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 5-10+ years of hands-on, detailed product design experience Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment Proficiency in 3D CAD (any modeling package) Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings Proficiency in performing tolerance analyses Working knowledge of FEA principles Practical experience working through DFM challenges with external vendors Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes Experience with vendor FAI/CPK dimensional reports Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals, mechanisms Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation Detail orientated and capable of handling multiple assignments at once Experience integrating soft goods to achieve functional and cosmetic product goals Description Description Do you thrive on developing new ideas and seeing them through to production? This role spans the product design cycle from concept development, prototyping and testing, to collaborating with vendors to bring the design to life. You will perform engineering analyses on your designs using appropriate methods such as hand calculation, computer simulation, FEA, and dimensional tolerance analysis. You will assemble early prototypes, travel to China to support engineering builds, and solve problems on the assembly line. Excellent communication skills including preparing slide presentations and participating in working meetings are critical. Experience working and driving actions in Asian manufacturing facilities, especially high-volume mass production, will be highly valuable. Travel will be 15-25% (domestic and international) Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required Master of Science optional Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Experience leading teams through product development cycle from concept development to production bringup. Experience developing mechanisms from quick turn prototypes for concept down selection to precision engineering solution for mass production. Experience collaborating with Asian manufacturing facilities, specifically in high-volume mass production Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $170,700 and $300,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.