Softgoods Development Engineer
Full Job Description
Summary
Posted: Dec 14, 2022
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200448797
Why Apple? At Apple we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a diverse team we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers and designers we drive precision. And through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. Why Softgoods? Apple’s Softgoods Engineering team is relatively new to Apple. We work with textiles, leather, silicone and soft polymers. Our mission is to use these incredible materials to enable new product categories, and to enhance Apple’s existing product lines. Bringing Apple engineering and precision to products made of soft materials is an exciting challenge and requires a creative and open minded approach. We have a talented team of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We all work together in a beautiful customized lab where we design, develop and engineer the best softgoods products in the world. If this sounds like an exciting challenge, we hope you will consider a place in our team!
Key Qualifications
Strong 3D and 2D CAD skills (NX, Solidworks or ProE/Creo preferred)
At least 3 years of experience designing and developing consumer goods products utilizing a variety of soft and hard materials (textiles, leather, foams, metals, plastics)
Machinery operation (Mill, lathe, laser cutter, 3D printer, etc.)
Designer and maker
Strong presentation skills (Keynote or Powerpoint)
OTHER SKILLS AND TRAINING WE LIKE TO SEE:
Knowledge of soft goods materials (textiles, films, synthetics, leather, adhesives, etc.)
Knowledge of soft goods assembly process (bonding, cutting, stitching, welding, etc.)
Understanding of high volume mass production environments
Description
What is the role? We are looking for a highly motivated development engineer. You will be part of a cross-functional design team responsible for conceiving, designing and producing exciting new products. The Development Engineering team is responsible for bringing concepts to reality thru prototyping and model making. The prototypes we create are fabricated using a variety of tools and customized machinery, resulting in products that are often indistinguishable from ones that were mass produced. You will work closely with many different groups including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Packaging, and Reliability. Our team is responsible for products in the following categories: iPhone cases, iPad accessories, Watch bands, and Audio products, as well as supporting other teams at Apple that wish to use soft goods materials in their designs. This role will require travel to our global supply base.
Education & Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial or Product Design, required; MS Preferred.
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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 $115,000 and $217,500, 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.