Mechanical Engineer - Q

Our team is new, growing, and evolving quickly, and we are hiring across multiple disciplines. We work at the intersection of machine learning, hardware, and software, creating technologies that reshape how people communicate and experience the world around them in everyday life. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences. Imagine what you could do here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are looking for a mid-to-senior Mechanical Engineer who takes bold concepts and engineers them into precision-manufactured reality. The role demands mastery of opto-mechanical design, rigorous FEM-based analysis, and deep collaboration with Manufacturing and Process Engineering, pioneering mechanical solutions for next-generation consumer devices from first principles to mass production. The Mechanical Engineer works closely with Hardware Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, and Process Engineering teams, leading design and analysis efforts across the product development cycle. Minimum qualifications: B.Sc. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline 4+ years of industry experience in mechanical design for consumer electronics or precision hardware Experience with optical systems design Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred) Experience in failure analysis (FA) of mechanical and structural components Strong command of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical drawing standards Deep familiarity with consumer product manufacturing processes — injection molding, sheet metal, CNC machining Exceptional problem-solving instincts and the ability to drive complex, ambiguous challenges to resolution Strong communication skills and ability to align large, multi-disciplinary teams around bold engineering decisions Preferred qualifications: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field Proven FEM analysis experience: thermal, static structural, dynamic, vibration, and drop-testing Familiarity with embedded electronics platforms and basic EE integration Experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA) for rapid prototyping Track record of shipping products to mass production 6+ years of industry experience in a relevant field