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Ergonomics System Product Design Engineer

Apple
On-site
Seattle, Washington, United States
Ergonomics and Worksite Wellness
As a Product Design Engineer on this team, you be driving mechanical architectures and specs to achieve comfort and fit across the population. Your work will involve the entire spectrum of product design development: concept & spec development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, DOE development, and user testing. This work is undertaken in our offices, our labs and workshops, and in partnership with our vendors. You will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day!


  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar major
  • 6+ years of hands-on, detailed product design experience
  • Experience in ergonomics, biomechanics, or human factors
  • Experience working in and/or leading technical project groups in a professional environment
  • Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
  • 5+ years of 3D CAD experience in professional environment (any software)
  • Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
  • Detail orientated, organized, and capable of handling multiple assignments at once
  • Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation


  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or adjacent field
  • Experience shipping wearable devices
  • Experience converging complex products with design and research teams
  • Experience with high-volume mass production
  • Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals
  • Familiarity with tolerance analysis, experience releasing 2D drawings
  • Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization
  • Working knowledge of FEA principles


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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.

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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