System Product Design Engineer

Job Summary

Summary Posted: Aug 05, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200614585 Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldnt have imagined, and now, cant imagine living without. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

Description APPLE INC has the following available in Boulder, Colorado. Design, develop and engineer customer facing hardware products, focused on ear tips and ergonomic fit: CAD design of novel ear tips for audio products; CAD design of audio products to optimize form factor considering ergonomic factors, including analysis of contact heat maps; Collaborate with acoustics, manufacturing, human factors, biomechanics, and material science teams to develop novel audio enclosure and ear tip concepts for audio products; Coordination of prototypes for audio product enclosures and ear tips, including at least the following methods: CNC, 2-shot molding, and rapid prototyping; Design of prototypes for ergonomics and acoustics testing, including integration of required electronics; Design of parts using two-shot silicone molding techniques. Collaborate directly and independently with industrial design, marketing, manufacturing and technology groups to build product-level definition and set the specifications and requirements of the physical product: Responsible for content creation and presentation of designs and layout studies to Executives and ID team for progress updates and key milestone decisions. Coordinate and oversee integration of all mechanical structures, advanced materials, and electro-mechanical subsystems, including PCB/flex, antenna, sensors modules, and product level tradeoffs. Coordinate hardware, core technology, reliability, operations, automation, quality and marketing to produce and validate mass production capable design. Provide leadership and direction of design activities through all stages of the product life-cycle, from concept definition through production release and end of life. Interaction with Executives and ID team to communicate progress and support key milestone decisions. 15% International, 10% Domestic Travel Required. 40 hours/week. 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 $132,100 - $199,000/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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.

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