Product Design Engineer Intern (Retail and Events)

Apple is seeking enthusiastic Engineering majors to join the Retail and Events Product Design (REPD) team for an internship / co-op term. We are a diverse group of engineers who design and develop integrated hardware solutions for retail stores and special Apple events like new product announcements, developer conferences, and new store openings. These solutions are engineered to elevate and showcase Apple products in magical and transformative ways!

We are looking for someone who naturally approaches problem solving with creativity and curiosity! Within our team, you will be able to contribute to designing, prototyping, and validating of our hardware solutions. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply knowledge in many engineering fields like material selection, machine design, manufacturing processes, stress and failure analyses, PCB integration, cosmetic finishing, and etc. We work best with excellent communicators who are able to collaborate with multi-functional teams within Apple as well as external suppliers. Delivering the best customer experience is our shared goal!

Responsibilities include: • Designing 3D models of mechanisms and drafting 2D documentation of all parts and assemblies • Building physical models to evaluate functionality, manufacturability, and robustness • Collaborating with Apple internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop manufacturing and assembly processes • Analyzing data generated from lab experiments and vendor builds to inform engineering decisions • Traveling both domestically and internationally to piece part and assembly vendors to realize the physical design and find root cause for failures