Product Design Intern

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with Apple products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple Mac products. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unrivaled and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming Mac products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Product Design, or a related field of study. Available to join internship for 6-12 months full-time. At the end of the internship, you must return to school to continue your education or the internship must be the last requirement for you to graduate. Proficiency verbal and written communication in both English and Chinese

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred). Hands-on prototyping experience utilizing 3D printers, CNC mills, lathes, and/or other fabrication methods. Knowledge of materials science fundamentals, spanning plastics, metals, adhesives, glass, ceramics, composites, and coatings. Familiarity with manufacturing and tolerancing, including DFM, DFA, statistical tolerance analysis, and GD&T. Understanding of engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory, general mechanical principles, and statistical tools. Familiarity with electro-mechanical integration, specifically packaging components like batteries and wireless antennas into mechanical enclosures. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, fueled by a genuine curiosity for how things work. Highly proactive and adaptable, with the initiative to drive tasks forward and the flexibility to pivot when needed. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tests and project requests simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication, paired with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Description

As a Product Design Intern, you will help create the next generation of hardware devices. You will gain hands-on experience bringing the design from concept to reality. Hands-On Design: 3D and 2D mechanical design of components, mechanisms, and electro-mechanical integrations (battery, antenna, PCB, interconnections). Prototyping & Testing: Help generate concepts, build prototypes, and perform rigorous mechanical, tolerance, and failure analysis to evaluate the design. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Hardware, Program Management, Industrial Design, Operations, Manufacturing and Reliability teams to ensure designs meet aesthetic and functional goals.

Responsibilities

Support design, engineering, prototyping, and validation activities in both laboratory and factory environments. Create 3D models and 2D drawings, and perform tolerance analysis to ensure precise fit and assembly. Conduct engineering data collection and leverage statistical or AI-driven tools to analyze results and inform design decisions. Optimize component designs for high-volume manufacturing, applying DFM/DFA principles for injection molding, sheet metal, and CNC machining. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support factory builds and perform root-cause/failure analysis (may include up to 20% travel). Communicate technical specifications, test results, and design updates clearly and effectively to internal teams and external vendors.