CAD Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

3h

About The Position

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Provide support for Computer-Aided Engineering simulations, including implicit and explicit analyses, multidisciplinary optimization, and electromechanical (EM) simulations, to evaluate product performance and deliver component- and system-level recommendations. Collaborate with software developers and vendors to implement customized Apple-based solutions for design, simulation, and HPC, ensuring robust workflows across Thermal, Structural Integrity, Optimization, Fatigue, Electromagnetics and Fracture Mechanics. Define and optimize workflows and processes for tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, Hyperworks (Hypermesh), Comsol, Ansa/Meta and support cross-functional data exchange between Allegro and Abaqus. Provide technical support for advanced material modeling methodologies to ensure accurate test-data correlation, including the calibration and implementation of plasticity models, hyperelastic and hyper foam formulations, low-density foam behaviors, and elastomer characterization using J-curve and constitutive models. Develop training materials and administer training sessions for simulation tools and workflows. Manage HPC workflows with strong expertise in RHEL environments and HPC architectures. Develop and implement automation solutions for pre- and post-processing tasks within RHEL-based environments. Proficient in multidisciplinary optimization, structural-thermal-cooling integration, sealing performance analysis, and contact mechanics optimization. Skilled in low cycle fatigue (LCF) evaluation, creep behavior modeling, and crack propagation analysis using the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM). Skilled in scripting with Python, Mathcad, and Fortran for statistical modeling, subroutine development, and design of experiments (DOE). An effective communicator with a strong desire to share knowledge with multi-functional teams, team members and management. Ability to write clear and concise user documentation and training. 40 hours/week. 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 $185,869 - $244,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics or a related field and 5 years in the job offered or related occupation.
• 5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: Utilizing Abaqus, CST, ISight, Hypermesh, COMSOL, ANSYS modules (EM, Thermal), ANSA, META, Simlab, Inspire, HPC Architecture and MPI based solutions, AI/ML based data extraction for FEA Full system level modeling and simulation, to understand the mechanical behavior of materials and constitutive modeling (Hyperelastic, Hyperfoam, Elastomer)
• Preparing training documentation for using vendor tools and providing training of CAE/FEA processes.
• Combining machine learning and FEA simulations (heat transfer, electromagnetics, electrostatics, CFD, acoustics, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and biomechanics).
• Utilizing Matlab and Python scripting including data and statistical analysis utilizing Monte Carlo, DOE, or statistical process control.
• Utilizing electromechanical and structural simulation models and resolving issues related to convergence, meshing, and other modeling challenges.
• Automating modeling processes such as CAD conversion and preparation, meshing, and post-processing.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Computer-Aided Engineering simulations, including implicit and explicit analyses, multidisciplinary optimization, and electromechanical (EM) simulations, to evaluate product performance and deliver component- and system-level recommendations.
• Collaborate with software developers and vendors to implement customized Apple-based solutions for design, simulation, and HPC, ensuring robust workflows across Thermal, Structural Integrity, Optimization, Fatigue, Electromagnetics and Fracture Mechanics.
• Define and optimize workflows and processes for tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, Hyperworks (Hypermesh), Comsol, Ansa/Meta and support cross-functional data exchange between Allegro and Abaqus.
• Provide technical support for advanced material modeling methodologies to ensure accurate test-data correlation, including the calibration and implementation of plasticity models, hyperelastic and hyper foam formulations, low-density foam behaviors, and elastomer characterization using J-curve and constitutive models.
• Develop training materials and administer training sessions for simulation tools and workflows.
• Manage HPC workflows with strong expertise in RHEL environments and HPC architectures.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for pre- and post-processing tasks within RHEL-based environments.
• Proficient in multidisciplinary optimization, structural-thermal-cooling integration, sealing performance analysis, and contact mechanics optimization.
• Skilled in low cycle fatigue (LCF) evaluation, creep behavior modeling, and crack propagation analysis using the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM).
• Skilled in scripting with Python, Mathcad, and Fortran for statistical modeling, subroutine development, and design of experiments (DOE).
• An effective communicator with a strong desire to share knowledge with multi-functional teams, team members and management.
• Ability to write clear and concise user documentation and training.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level