Mid Level Product Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level product design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates. Openings are concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software with a strong mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site positions, and employers like Apple, Amazon, and Molex are hiring at this level now.
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Shape the future of Apple’s hardware products! The Applied Research and Characterization team combines expertise in mechanical engineering, human factors, biomechanics, data analysis, statistics, software, and prototyping. We deliver data-backed insights for design decisions across Apple's entire hardware portfolio, directly influencing products launched worldwide. You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across our global sites. Few teams offer this breadth of impact combined with world-class resources.
We are looking for a leader to manage a product characterization team in Austin. As the technical leader of this team, you will guide a group of engineers, steward a broad and evolving set of lab spaces and characterization equipment, and serve as a key connector between product design and customer experience. Your combination of technical credibility, people leadership, and relationship building will open doors for bold experimentation early in the hardware development cycle.
Description
In this role, you will support the product design teams based in Austin (such as Mac, iPad, and input devices), providing them with data and creative solutions that help drive design decisions. You will work directly with the design teams to develop and implement custom mechanical characterizations for parts and prototypes.
Beyond your direct support, you’ll also lead both lead day-to-day operations and engage in longer-horizon planning for the characterization lab. You will manage a small but diverse team of engineers, partner with a lab manager to oversee lab safety and equipment readiness, and work closely with Product Design leads to ensure the lab is meeting the evolving needs of product teams. Additionally, you’ll help your team develop their careers, foster a culture of creative problem-solving, and build collaborative relationships that allow researchers and engineers to think of the lab as a true partner.","responsibilities":"Lead, develop, and support a team of engineers in applying a mix of technical and creative problem-solving skills to quickly design and build instrumented test and measurement systems.
Apply a mix of measurement science and engineering analysis to gain an understanding of the static/dynamic inputs and system responses that drive design performance and ultimately impact the customer experience.
Serve as a primary point of contact for product design teams seeking support - build strong working relationships across disciplines.
Work closely with Lab Manager to identify and drive continuous improvement in lab processes, workflows, and capabilities.
Scope and add new measurement and test capabilities including capital equipment, training, etc.
Triage and prioritize incoming project requests, balancing urgency, complexity, and team capacity.
Provide personal development plans and feedback on performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degrees are valued, but applicable hands-on experience is still required.
3+ years of experience managing an R&D, test/measurement, or product design team with direct hands-on technical credibility, delivering actionable data to drive design decisions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
Understanding of the use of and ability to interpret computational mechanics in complex multi-physics behaviors (e.g., structural, thermal, vibrational, fatigue).
Proficiency in statistics to ensure proper interpretation of your data.
Experience evaluating and incubating emerging sensor technologies to innovate on lab capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor on an R&D or test/measurement-focused team.
Experience in applying engineering first principles to evaluate the performance of designs.
Demonstrated experience in the use or design of multiple measurement systems. Examples include: mechanical test systems (Instron), thermal chambers, drop towers, shock towers, vibration tables, and optical metrology equipment.
Familiarity with sensor technologies, data acquisition systems, and fundamental analog/digital signal processing techniques.
Strong technical communication skills with experience aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple sites.
Proficient in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, JMP, or similar data analysis tools.
Experience using CAD and basic lab tools to enable the design and fabrication of test fixtures and measurement systems.
Ability to navigate ambiguity in early-stage product development
Shape the future of Apple’s hardware products! The Applied Research and Characterization team combines expertise in mechanical engineering, human factors, biomechanics, data analysis, statistics, software, and prototyping. We deliver data-backed insights for design decisions across Apple's entire hardware portfolio, directly influencing products launched worldwide. You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across our global sites. Few teams offer this breadth of impact combined with world-class resources.
We are looking for a leader to manage a product characterization team in Austin. As the technical leader of this team, you will guide a group of engineers, steward a broad and evolving set of lab spaces and characterization equipment, and serve as a key connector between product design and customer experience. Your combination of technical credibility, people leadership, and relationship building will open doors for bold experimentation early in the hardware development cycle.
Description
In this role, you will support the product design teams based in Austin (such as Mac, iPad, and input devices), providing them with data and creative solutions that help drive design decisions. You will work directly with the design teams to develop and implement custom mechanical characterizations for parts and prototypes.
Beyond your direct support, you’ll also lead both lead day-to-day operations and engage in longer-horizon planning for the characterization lab. You will manage a small but diverse team of engineers, partner with a lab manager to oversee lab safety and equipment readiness, and work closely with Product Design leads to ensure the lab is meeting the evolving needs of product teams. Additionally, you’ll help your team develop their careers, foster a culture of creative problem-solving, and build collaborative relationships that allow researchers and engineers to think of the lab as a true partner.","responsibilities":"Lead, develop, and support a team of engineers in applying a mix of technical and creative problem-solving skills to quickly design and build instrumented test and measurement systems.
Apply a mix of measurement science and engineering analysis to gain an understanding of the static/dynamic inputs and system responses that drive design performance and ultimately impact the customer experience.
Serve as a primary point of contact for product design teams seeking support - build strong working relationships across disciplines.
Work closely with Lab Manager to identify and drive continuous improvement in lab processes, workflows, and capabilities.
Scope and add new measurement and test capabilities including capital equipment, training, etc.
Triage and prioritize incoming project requests, balancing urgency, complexity, and team capacity.
Provide personal development plans and feedback on performance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degrees are valued, but applicable hands-on experience is still required.
3+ years of experience managing an R&D, test/measurement, or product design team with direct hands-on technical credibility, delivering actionable data to drive design decisions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
Understanding of the use of and ability to interpret computational mechanics in complex multi-physics behaviors (e.g., structural, thermal, vibrational, fatigue).
Proficiency in statistics to ensure proper interpretation of your data.
Experience evaluating and incubating emerging sensor technologies to innovate on lab capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor on an R&D or test/measurement-focused team.
Experience in applying engineering first principles to evaluate the performance of designs.
Demonstrated experience in the use or design of multiple measurement systems. Examples include: mechanical test systems (Instron), thermal chambers, drop towers, shock towers, vibration tables, and optical metrology equipment.
Familiarity with sensor technologies, data acquisition systems, and fundamental analog/digital signal processing techniques.
Strong technical communication skills with experience aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple sites.
Proficient in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, JMP, or similar data analysis tools.
Experience using CAD and basic lab tools to enable the design and fabrication of test fixtures and measurement systems.
Ability to navigate ambiguity in early-stage product development
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Mid Level Product Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level product design engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the design process from brief to production, made tradeoff decisions, and delivered measurable outcomes. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you operate with limited oversight, so lead your resume and cover letter with specific deliverables, cross-functional collaboration, and any mentoring you have done with junior engineers.
Which companies hire mid level product design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level product design engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Molex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from established manufacturers and consumer electronics companies to fast-growing startups that need engineers who can own product development without heavy direction.
Are there remote mid level product design engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role often has hardware or prototyping components that favor in-person work. About 5% of mid level product design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being especially common for roles that require occasional lab or manufacturing floor access alongside independent design work.
How do I move up to a mid level product design engineer role?
The path from entry level centers on deepening your ownership and technical range over your first few years. Build a record of completing projects with progressively less supervision, take on at least one product line or feature area you can call your own, and develop fluency in the full design cycle from concept through validation. Employers promoting engineers to mid level want to see someone who proactively identifies problems, proposes solutions, and communicates tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most mid level product design engineers?
Mid Level product design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are scaling physical products rapidly and need engineers who can own design work independently without the cost or timeline of a senior-level hire for every project.