Product Design Engineer - Audio Fit

Role Number: 200670940-0836

Summary

At Apple, we strive to invent the next generation of world-class consumer electronics. Sound is a vital part of our devices and customer experience. Our Audio Product Design (PD) team creates innovations that enhance music enjoyment, optimize communication, and refine sound across Apple’s wearable audio product line.

The Audio Fit PD team works to ensure optimal comfort, fit, stability, and performance across the population for our AirPods products. We specialize in mechanical design, analysis, and prototyping, collaborating closely with teams such as Industrial Design, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Human Engineering, Soft Goods, and Acoustics. Our attention to detail directly influences products loved by millions.

Description

As a member of the Audio Fit PD team, you will contribute throughout the product development cycle, including:

*Early concept ideation, prototyping, and testing to enhance AirPods ergonomics

*Designing, executing, and analyzing user studies to inform product specifications for ergonomics-related efforts

*Design development and CAD modeling

*Detailed design, drafting, and statistical experiments

*You will work with research, design, and engineering teams to create architectures that meet product goals while delivering exceptional user comfort. Occasional domestic and international travel (10%+) is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Biomedical Engineering

• 3+ years of product design experience or equivalent

• Proven experience in cross-functional, technical team environments

• Experience in at least one area related to human factors (biomechanics, anthropometry, ergonomics, wearables, prosthetics, humanoid robotics, etc)

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software

• Proficiency in rapid prototyping and assembly of prototypes for early-stage testing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mechanical engineering theory and statistical tools

• Familiarity with formal experimental design (DOE)

• Understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10%+)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wearables or ergonomically-sensitive products

• Experience with ear and head anatomy, and anthropometric data analysis

• Hands on use of rapid prototyping and 3d scanning for fit, comfort, and usability evaluations

• Direct experience designing, conducting, and analyzing user studies or simulations

• Experience in consumer electronics, including industrial design, sensors, acoustics, PCBs, silicon, antennas, batteries, and thermal systems

• Expertise in plastic and metal part design

• Has taken at least one product from concept to completion as a PD / mechanical engineer

• Familiarity with DFM, DFA, statistical tolerance analysis, GD&T, and FEA analysis

• Familiarity working with overseas manufacturers

• Knowledge of audio component modules and designing audio subsystems

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.