Apple
Product Design Engineer - Watch
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in detailed part and product design; preferred qualification states 3–7 years.
- Education
- BSME; MS preferred.
About the job
Design mechanical parts and products for future Apple Watch generations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring wearable devices to life.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical components for Apple Watch in multiple sizes and materials, including bracelets.
- Work with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Sensors, Environmental, and Marketing teams.
- Support product innovation and manufacturing; international travel is required (15%+).
What they ask for
- BSME.
- 3+ years in detailed part and product design.
- Experience with CAD and drawings (GD&T), plastic and metal part design, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Assembly.
- Working knowledge of FEA, analytical and problem-solving skills in Mechanical Engineering, and application of statistical tools and techniques.
Nice to have
- MS preferred.
- Strong materials knowledge, mass-production experience, or experience working with overseas manufacturers.
Pay
USD 150,400–277,600 base salary
Tools
CAD, GD&T, FEA
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