Apple

Audio Product Design Intern

Apple  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device-driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment, and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications.

Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is passionate about people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving for will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment that cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk.

We invent the next generation of the world's finest consumer electronics. As a member of our Audio Product Design team, you would conceive, design, test, solve problems, and bring into production products that redefine the music experience. We work closely with many different multi-functional teams, including Industrial Design, Audio Engineering, Radio Frequency, Safety, Hardware Engineering, EMC, Operations, and Marketing. Expertly integrating so many different pieces into brand-new products means every single day is different.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience of working with many different international teams or OEM/ODM vendors.
Hands-on experience of solving problems with engineering knowledge (material mechanics, statics, fluid dynamics, etc.) and tools.
Deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply concepts to new problems not listed in engineering textbooks.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply statistical tools and techniques to real-world problem solving.
Post-processing knowledge for plastic and metal parts, including assembly and fixture design.
Industry experiences from medical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and other fields with relevant technology and development models.
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.
Experience with component modules (Audio drivers, batteries, power supplies, camera modules, etc.)
Design of audio subsystems (microphone, speaker, receiver)
Experience of using AI tools in previous programs for solving engineering problems

Minimum Qualifications

In the process of getting BS/MS degrees from the Engineering department in decent universities
Internship duration >= 6months. Can start anytime after October 1, 2026
Highly motivated to explore electronics product design.
Ability to travel to vendors during weekdays.
Fluent Mandarin and English communication skills.
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About Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Year Founded
1976
Website
apple.com
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