Product Design Engineer Jobs in Texas
Product Design Engineer jobs in Texas are active and competitive, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, energy technology, and medical devices, with openings at every level from entry-level to principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Austin, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where established employers like Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Dell Technologies maintain large engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties include mechanical design, PCB and hardware development, and systems-level product engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you love utilizing your creativity, spatial reasoning & attention to detail to collaboratively solve design challenges? The Apple Data Center Product Design Engineering team works with other engineering groups to seamlessly integrate technology into the next generation of Apple’s Server and Storage Hardware. We apply a genuine sense of curiosity and a dedication to innovative design to develop Apple’s industry-leading, large-scale server and storage hardware architectures. Our team’s culture is centered around rapid iteration with open cross-functional feedback and healthy debate to curate the best outcomes.
Description
As a Data Center Product Design Engineer, you will support development of systems from chip to server to rack. Your role will be to engineer products from concept to production in order to produce the most energy efficient, cost effective, and scalable designs possible!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with system architects, product integrity, hardware, software, and technology groups to define, refine, and execute on the design of the product.
- Develop initial product layouts, generate concepts, prototype, demonstrate & test to drive decision-making.
- Create specifications for design partners to implement.
- Partner with external vendors & internal subject matter experts to optimize designs for performance, security, cost, service and manufacturability.
- Ensure designs meet requirements throughout their lifecycle by performing stress, tolerance, and failure analyses.
- Work closely with our data center operations team, security, and safety teams to ensure that designs meet or exceed our existing standards and agreements.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years Mechanical Engineering experience in the design of server, storage, and Hyperscale data center products
- Strong engineering fundamentals: solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, manufacturing
- Experience with the server mechanical development cycle from prototyping to high volume manufacturing
- Experience working with JDM vendors to create components and assemblies for prototyping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to clearly convey design ideas and requirements within the team and to cross-functional partners and vendors
- A strong sense of ownership and drive for excellence
- Ability to engage in healthy collaborative debate and a keen analytical mindset
- Ability to travel up to 20% in North America and Asia to support factory builds
Preferred Qualifications
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience with the following server design areas: sheet metal design, soft and hard tooling, PCBA mechanical design, silicon integration, heatsinks and thermal interfaces, fans, cable and connector construction, rail kits, racks, cable management hardware, and design for assembly and repair
- Experience with Unigraphics NX CAD modeling software
- Understanding of packaging design and testing at a system and rack level
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and FEA
- Experience with tolerance analysis, statistical process control, metrology and simple fixture design
- Working knowledge of mechanical testing methodologies including Instron, strain gauge, accelerometer, fit and function validation
- Experience with failure analysis; strong logical reasoning skills and methodical approach to finding root cause
Do you love utilizing your creativity, spatial reasoning & attention to detail to collaboratively solve design challenges? The Apple Data Center Product Design Engineering team works with other engineering groups to seamlessly integrate technology into the next generation of Apple’s Server and Storage Hardware. We apply a genuine sense of curiosity and a dedication to innovative design to develop Apple’s industry-leading, large-scale server and storage hardware architectures. Our team’s culture is centered around rapid iteration with open cross-functional feedback and healthy debate to curate the best outcomes.
Description
As a Data Center Product Design Engineer, you will support development of systems from chip to server to rack. Your role will be to engineer products from concept to production in order to produce the most energy efficient, cost effective, and scalable designs possible!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with system architects, product integrity, hardware, software, and technology groups to define, refine, and execute on the design of the product.
- Develop initial product layouts, generate concepts, prototype, demonstrate & test to drive decision-making.
- Create specifications for design partners to implement.
- Partner with external vendors & internal subject matter experts to optimize designs for performance, security, cost, service and manufacturability.
- Ensure designs meet requirements throughout their lifecycle by performing stress, tolerance, and failure analyses.
- Work closely with our data center operations team, security, and safety teams to ensure that designs meet or exceed our existing standards and agreements.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years Mechanical Engineering experience in the design of server, storage, and Hyperscale data center products
- Strong engineering fundamentals: solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, manufacturing
- Experience with the server mechanical development cycle from prototyping to high volume manufacturing
- Experience working with JDM vendors to create components and assemblies for prototyping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to clearly convey design ideas and requirements within the team and to cross-functional partners and vendors
- A strong sense of ownership and drive for excellence
- Ability to engage in healthy collaborative debate and a keen analytical mindset
- Ability to travel up to 20% in North America and Asia to support factory builds
Preferred Qualifications
- MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience with the following server design areas: sheet metal design, soft and hard tooling, PCBA mechanical design, silicon integration, heatsinks and thermal interfaces, fans, cable and connector construction, rail kits, racks, cable management hardware, and design for assembly and repair
- Experience with Unigraphics NX CAD modeling software
- Understanding of packaging design and testing at a system and rack level
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and FEA
- Experience with tolerance analysis, statistical process control, metrology and simple fixture design
- Working knowledge of mechanical testing methodologies including Instron, strain gauge, accelerometer, fit and function validation
- Experience with failure analysis; strong logical reasoning skills and methodical approach to finding root cause
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Product Design Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple14
- Amazon3
- Micron Technology3
- Cadence Design Systems2
- Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware24
- Technology & Software2
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product design engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for design and modeling
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change order processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, or PCB fabrication
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality
- Strong documentation skills for design specifications, test plans, and technical reports
Product Design Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product design engineer in Texas?
Most product design engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Texas does not require a state license for most private-sector product design engineering roles, but pursuing licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior or client-facing positions. Building a portfolio of CAD models and completed design projects is a practical advantage when entering the field.
Which companies hire product design engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring product design engineers in Texas right now include Apple, Amazon, and Micron Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, energy technology, and medical device companies means demand is distributed across a broad range of industries rather than a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most product design engineer jobs?
The Texas cities with the most product design engineer openings are Austin, Richardson, and Dallas. Houston's concentration of energy technology and industrial equipment companies drives demand there, while Austin and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex attract hardware and semiconductor employers alongside large corporate engineering centers that consistently post design engineering roles.
Are there remote product design engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Product design engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring lab access, prototyping equipment, and coordination with manufacturing teams, which limits full remote work. About 0% of product design engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and when flexibility does appear, it tends to apply to the requirements-definition, documentation, or simulation-heavy phases of the role rather than the physical design and testing work.
How can I get hired as a product design engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an engineering internship or co-op with a Texas manufacturing or technology company, which many large Texas employers including Texas Instruments and Lockheed Martin run through their campus recruiting programs. Candidates can also move into product design from adjacent roles like manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, or CAD technician. A strong project portfolio, relevant coursework in design and materials, and a passing record on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors all give early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to product design engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to product design engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries including aerospace, semiconductors, energy technology, and medical devices. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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