Prototype Fabricator
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
If you are equally comfortable in the shop and at a whiteboard, and you thrive when a designer or ... Experience with work ticketing systems (such as Jira).Full-time, on-site presence required to work ...
Prototype Fabricator
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
If you are equally comfortable in the shop and at a whiteboard, and you thrive when a designer or ... Experience with work ticketing systems (such as Jira).Full-time, on-site presence required to work ...
CAD Designer/ Drafter
Lenexa, KS · On-site
$25 - $34.75/hr
Job Type Full-time Description We are currently seeking to hire a CAD Designer/ Project Engineer. Design of initial CAD models, feedback from testing, and various generation prototype phases.
CAD Designer/ Drafter
Lenexa, KS · On-site
$25 - $34.75/hr
Job Type Full-time Description We are currently seeking to hire a CAD Designer/ Project Engineer. Design of initial CAD models, feedback from testing, and various generation prototype phases.
Prototype Fabricator
$50.19 - $88.08/hr
You will work closely and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers in a shared lab ... Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes. Pay ...
Prototype Fabricator
$50.19 - $88.08/hr
You will work closely and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers in a shared lab ... Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes. Pay ...
Prototype EDS Engineer - System Prototypes
Irvine, CA · On-site
$107K - $133.70K/yr
... designs or diagnostics. You'll leverage existing knowledge while proposing innovative short-term ... Total Rewards Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus ...
Prototype EDS Engineer - System Prototypes
Irvine, CA · On-site
$107K - $133.70K/yr
... designs or diagnostics. You'll leverage existing knowledge while proposing innovative short-term ... Total Rewards Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus ...
... prototyping designs before production, and seeking feedback from the production team. This role is full time and hybrid and will be required to work in the office with the team 2-3 days per week.
... prototyping designs before production, and seeking feedback from the production team. This role is full time and hybrid and will be required to work in the office with the team 2-3 days per week.
Artworx Lead Designer & Project Coordinator
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
... prototyping designs before production, and seeking feedback from the production team. This role is full time and hybrid and will be required to work in the office with the team 2-3 days per week.
Artworx Lead Designer & Project Coordinator
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
... prototyping designs before production, and seeking feedback from the production team. This role is full time and hybrid and will be required to work in the office with the team 2-3 days per week.
Prototype Engineer
$36.50 - $41/hr
About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join ... S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such ...
Prototype Engineer
$36.50 - $41/hr
About Us Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join ... S based employees that are full-time. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits such ...
Prototype Machinist
Moriarty, NM · On-site
Prototype Machinist Status: Full Time, exempt Location: Moriarty, NM Who Are We: Sceye is a high ... bring complex designs to life with efficiency and accuracy. This position is well-suited for ...
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Prototype Machinist
Moriarty, NM · On-site
Prototype Machinist Status: Full Time, exempt Location: Moriarty, NM Who Are We: Sceye is a high ... bring complex designs to life with efficiency and accuracy. This position is well-suited for ...
Off-Road Prototype Install Shop Manger
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication ... Job is full-time on location at our main facility in Chandler, Arizona It is the policy of ...
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Off-Road Prototype Install Shop Manger
Mesa, AZ · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication ... Job is full-time on location at our main facility in Chandler, Arizona It is the policy of ...
This position is full-time based in Knightdale, NC. About You You are a strong fit for this role if ... Collaborate with engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to improve part designs ...
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This position is full-time based in Knightdale, NC. About You You are a strong fit for this role if ... Collaborate with engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to improve part designs ...
Swing Shift | Full-Time Location: Emeryville, California Company Overview Atomic Machines is ... digital designs into fully functional micromachines. By enabling processes and materials that ...
Swing Shift | Full-Time Location: Emeryville, California Company Overview Atomic Machines is ... digital designs into fully functional micromachines. By enabling processes and materials that ...
Off-Road Prototype Install Shop Manger
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication ... Job is full-time on location at our main facility in Chandler, Arizona It is the policy of ...
Off-Road Prototype Install Shop Manger
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$32 - $34/hr
Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication ... Job is full-time on location at our main facility in Chandler, Arizona It is the policy of ...
Night Shift | Full-Time Location: Emeryville, California Company Overview Atomic Machines is ... digital designs and raw materials into fully functional micromachines. This process enables the ...
Night Shift | Full-Time Location: Emeryville, California Company Overview Atomic Machines is ... digital designs and raw materials into fully functional micromachines. This process enables the ...
The ideal candidate will work closely with clients, designers, engineers, and production teams to ... FULL_TIME
The ideal candidate will work closely with clients, designers, engineers, and production teams to ... FULL_TIME
CAD Designer/ Drafter
Lenexa, KS · On-site
Workout Room on Site This position is full time on-site, we are not offering hybrid, remote, or ... Review prototypes for quality, as well as the correct and complete interpretation of designs.
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CAD Designer/ Drafter
Lenexa, KS · On-site
Workout Room on Site This position is full time on-site, we are not offering hybrid, remote, or ... Review prototypes for quality, as well as the correct and complete interpretation of designs.
Development Machinist (Prototype / R&D Shop)
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$38 - $50/hr
Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $38.00 - $50.00 ... Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues ...
Development Machinist (Prototype / R&D Shop)
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$38 - $50/hr
Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $38.00 - $50.00 ... Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues ...
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues ... In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives ...
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues ... In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives ...
Footwear Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Prototyping & Development: Review prototypes and make necessary adjustments to ensure design and ... Conduct market research, shop domestically and internationally. * Full-time in office hours ...
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Footwear Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Prototyping & Development: Review prototypes and make necessary adjustments to ensure design and ... Conduct market research, shop domestically and internationally. * Full-time in office hours ...
Footwear Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Prototyping & Development: Review prototypes and make necessary adjustments to ensure design and ... Conduct market research, shop domestically and internationally. * Full-time in office hours ...
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Footwear Designer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Prototyping & Development: Review prototypes and make necessary adjustments to ensure design and ... Conduct market research, shop domestically and internationally. * Full-time in office hours ...
Product Designer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
This role demands someone who can move fast and light: creating quick prototypes, running lean ... The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on ...
Product Designer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
This role demands someone who can move fast and light: creating quick prototypes, running lean ... The base salary for this full-time position, which spans multiple internal levels depending on ...
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$29.79 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$26.92 - $30.79
34% of jobs
The median wage is $34.32 / hr.
$30.79 - $34.66
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How much do full time prototype designer jobs pay per hour?
As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time prototype designer in the United States is $40.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Apple rating
8.1
Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 30 rated technology retailers
Job description
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 advanced fabrication. 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 hands-on maker with expertise in a variety of fabrication methods and tool making to join a small, high-impact advanced fabrication lab that builds prototypes for interdisciplinary applied research. If you are equally comfortable in the shop and at a whiteboard, and you thrive when a designer or researcher walks up and asks you to make something that has never been made before - we want to meet you.
In this role, you will fabricate high-quality prototypes in support of applied research teams working across multiple hardware products. You will work closely and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers in a shared lab environment, translating early-stage concepts into physical form across a wide range of materials, scales, and fabrication methods. Because our prototypes serve internal research rather than production pipelines, the emphasis is on speed, fidelity to intent, and creative problem-solving rather than volume or process standardization.
3+ years of hands-on experience with at least one of the following fabrication categories: subtractive (CNC mill or lathe) or additive (3D printing, injection molding).Experience working with a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and flexible or soft materials.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate directly with interdisciplinary stakeholders.Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a research environment.Ability to program complex 3D parts in CNC or optimize for rapid prototyping.Ability to validate dimensions and critical features using metrology equipment.Experience with work ticketing systems (such as Jira).Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes.
5+ years of hands-on experience across a broad range of fabrication equipment - CNC mills and lathes, laser cutters, FDM/SLA printers, and bench tools. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as informal sketches and verbal descriptions.Proficient in complex assembly of prototypes.Strong eye for design or visual aesthetics.Interest in learning new fabrication methods.Experience developing SOPs for assembly work.Degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or equivalent work experience.
In this role, you will fabricate high-quality prototypes in support of applied research teams working across multiple hardware products. You will work closely and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers in a shared lab environment, translating early-stage concepts into physical form across a wide range of materials, scales, and fabrication methods. Because our prototypes serve internal research rather than production pipelines, the emphasis is on speed, fidelity to intent, and creative problem-solving rather than volume or process standardization.
3+ years of hands-on experience with at least one of the following fabrication categories: subtractive (CNC mill or lathe) or additive (3D printing, injection molding).Experience working with a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and flexible or soft materials.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate directly with interdisciplinary stakeholders.Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a research environment.Ability to program complex 3D parts in CNC or optimize for rapid prototyping.Ability to validate dimensions and critical features using metrology equipment.Experience with work ticketing systems (such as Jira).Full-time, on-site presence required to work with research equipment, and prototypes.
5+ years of hands-on experience across a broad range of fabrication equipment - CNC mills and lathes, laser cutters, FDM/SLA printers, and bench tools. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as informal sketches and verbal descriptions.Proficient in complex assembly of prototypes.Strong eye for design or visual aesthetics.Interest in learning new fabrication methods.Experience developing SOPs for assembly work.Degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or equivalent work experience.
About Apple
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976