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The Beats Accessories Product Design team is seeking a product design engineer to work on the next-generation of products. We work in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced environment with teams across Apple including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Marketing to define product objectives, design solutions, and validate the performance of those designs through mass production, all while keeping customer experience at the forefront. Our contributions have broad impacts - from the overall system size and shape down to the smallest details.

Description:

As a member of our Beats Accessories Product Design team, you would conceive, design, test, solve problems, and bring into production a diverse array of accessory products. We work closely with various multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, and Marketing. Expertly integrating advanced components into brand new products means every single day is different here! This role may require international travel (~10%).","responsibilities":"Design mechanical parts including plastic, metal, or softgoods parts

Interface with cross functional teams to solicit and understand requirements

Create 2D technical drawings and review dimensional inspection reports

Do basic mechanical finite element analysis

Travel to builds to ensure the product assembly is done correctly

Perform failure analysis on failed units and determine corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with overseas manufacturers

Consumer electronics design experience

Integration of wireless antenna (GSM, GPS, Wifi) into mechanical enclosures

Experience with component modules (Audio drivers, batteries, power supplies, camera modules, etc.)

MS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent:

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years experience in product design, or equivalent

BS Mechanical Engineering:

Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design

3-D CAD skills

Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, and geometric tolerancing

Analytical/problem solving skills

Some experience with basic finite element analysis and general mechanical engineering analysis

Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment

Ability to travel internationally (10%+)

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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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.

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