Apple
Touch ID Product Design Mechanical Engineer
$123K–$225K
Cupertino, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
San Diego, California - Education
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Own the design, integration, characterization, and validation of touch-sensing hardware from early concepts through mass production.
What you'll do
- Develop design solutions, assess risk, and lead cross-functional failure analysis and corrective actions.
- Use experiments and tolerance studies to reduce design uncertainty and confirm manufacturing feasibility.
- Support vendors during prototyping and validation, and communicate technical findings to engineering leadership.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience in mechanical design, failure analysis, or product validation.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D technical drawings (GD&T).
- Experience applying structured root-cause methodologies and experimental design (DOE) to complex electromechanical issues.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally (5%–10%); bachelor's degree required.
Nice to have
- Statistical analysis in MATLAB or JMP.
- Familiarity with sensor technology, analog/digital signals, flex circuits, or IC packaging.
Pay
$122,700 and $214,300 USD base salary; $129,300 and $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, GD&T, DOE, MATLAB, JMP
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