CAD Engineer

CAD Engineer Cupertino, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

Feb 10, 2026

Role Number:

200646354-0836 Are you ready to work alongside the iPhone Product Design team to bring Apple's new designs to life? As a CAD drafter, you will collaborate with engineers on some of our most exciting projects. Description As a CAD engineer, you will be enlisted to support 2D/3D CAD reviews and requests from the product design team, provide CAD consultation/troubleshooting, implement new CAD standards, and identify and create new CAD procedures. You should be extremely well organized and able to balance numerous program needs simultaneously, have excellent communication and social skills to help you quickly grasp issues, understand the details, and drive the appropriate resolution. Responsibilities Analyze/document new design revisions Review/compare detailed CAD assemblies Resolve CAD issues and interferences Assist in editing/updating engineering drawings Document design changes to resolve issues Manage CAD sharing and release documentation Develop, streamline, and disseminate new CAD tools, process flows, and best practices Release and assembly of prototype parts Minimum Qualifications Commitment to product secrecy Ability to dis/reassemble Apple hardware w/o guided documentation Proven experience with CAD (preferably NX, Solidworks, ProE) Experience creating engineering drawings Experience releasing drawings for various fabrication processes Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals Ability to work in a team-based environment Ability to learn/adapt quickly in a dynamic environment Ability to work independently, on multiple projects/deadlines Highly detail-oriented Experience with Numbers/Pages/Keynote/Excel Clear technical communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T) Experience presenting and communicating work products to a range of audiences Experience with complex surface modeling Experience with rendering and animation 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 $101,200 and $197,500, 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.

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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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. . Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.