CareerPlan

Accessory Product Design Engineer

Cupertino, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Mechanical design engineer creating next-generation Apple accessories, conceiving designs, building prototypes, and optimizing for mass production.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical product design engineer

Builds

Consumer electronics accessories (parts and assemblies)

Domain

Consumer electronics / Hardware

Required skills

Mechanical design fundamentals, 3D CAD, 2D drawings, prototyping, failure analysis, statistics, material knowledge, manufacturing methods

Preferred skills

Injection molding, CNC, stamping, forming, welding, FEA, GD&T, high-volume mass production processes, overseas manufacturer coordination

Technologies

3D CAD, 2D drawings, FEA

Responsibilities

Mechanical design with 3D CAD and 2D drawings, Building proof of concept prototypes, Conducting technical analysis of design performance, Creating and presenting slides overviewing technical work and design status, Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, Partnering with external vendors to optimize designs, Reviewing test results and driving corrective actions, Supporting module and system-level builds

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC