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Get Access To All JobsApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
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As a Product Design Engineer on this team, you be driving mechanical architectures and specs to achieve comfort and fit across the population. Your work will involve the entire spectrum of product design development: concept & spec development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, DOE development, and user testing. This work is undertaken in our offices, our labs and workshops, and in partnership with our vendors. You will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar major
Experience in ergonomics, biomechanics, or human factors
Experience working in and/or leading technical project groups in a professional environment
Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Detail orientated, organized, and capable of handling multiple assignments at once
Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or adjacent field
Experience shipping wearable devices
Experience converging complex products with design and research teams
Experience with high-volume mass production
Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals
Familiarity with tolerance analysis, experience releasing 2D drawings
Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization
Working knowledge of FEA principles
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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
Description
As a Product Design Engineer on this team, you be driving mechanical architectures and specs to achieve comfort and fit across the population. Your work will involve the entire spectrum of product design development: concept & spec development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, DOE development, and user testing. This work is undertaken in our offices, our labs and workshops, and in partnership with our vendors. You will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day!
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar major
Experience in ergonomics, biomechanics, or human factors
Experience working in and/or leading technical project groups in a professional environment
Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Detail orientated, organized, and capable of handling multiple assignments at once
Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or adjacent field
Experience shipping wearable devices
Experience converging complex products with design and research teams
Experience with high-volume mass production
Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals
Familiarity with tolerance analysis, experience releasing 2D drawings
Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization
Working knowledge of FEA principles
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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Product Design Manager
Document your design leadership credentials early
Gather performance reviews, org charts showing direct reports, and portfolio evidence of shipped products before job searching. PERM petitions for Senior Product Design Manager roles often require proving management scope, not just design output.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Large technology and enterprise software companies routinely sponsor PERM for design management roles. Look for employers whose job postings reference I-140 sponsorship or who list E-Verify enrollment, signaling an established immigration infrastructure rather than a one-off filing.
Search green card jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Product Design Manager openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is theoretical and surfaces companies that have already run PERM filings for comparable positions.
Understand how your degree affects the EB tier
A master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive design management experience typically supports an EB-2 filing. If your credentials fit EB-3 instead, the PERM process is identical but the priority date backlog varies significantly by your country of birth.
Negotiate a PERM start date before your offer closes
Ask the recruiter or hiring manager when the employer plans to initiate the PERM labor certification after your start date. Some companies wait 12 months; others file within 90 days. Getting this in writing protects you if your H-1B visa status has a limited runway.
Verify your job duties align with the PERM job description
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the actual minimum requirements for the role, not your personal qualifications. If your offer letter lists duties that don't match standard Senior Product Design Manager scope, flag this with your employer's immigration counsel before PERM is filed.
Green Card Senior Product Design Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Product Design Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Senior Product Design Manager positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or for EB-3 when a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. The employer's PERM labor certification must reflect the actual minimum qualifications for the position, not your individual background, so the tier is determined by the job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency, carries no annual lottery risk, and has no cap on the number of positions employers can sponsor. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and priority date availability.
Where can I find Senior Product Design Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Product Design Manager roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Standard job boards mix roles with and without sponsorship, making it hard to filter. Searching through Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have already run PERM filings for design management positions, so you're not applying blind.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Senior Product Design Manager?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL, certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL requires the employer to run a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings and internal notices, before filing. You can verify the prevailing wage for your location and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Audit risk is real for management roles, so the employer's immigration counsel typically prepares and retains the recruitment file for five years.
Can a Senior Product Design Manager self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Self-petition is available through the EB-1A extraordinary ability category or the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, but both require substantial independent evidence of impact beyond standard design management work. Published research, industry awards, or evidence that your work has benefited U.S. interests can support an NIW petition. These paths don't require PERM or an employer sponsor, but the evidentiary bar is significantly higher than employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 filings.