Fan Product Design Engineer - Mechanical and CFD

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

This is an opportunity in the Thermal Hardware Product Design team to develop fans for Apple Products. You would be working in a cross-functional environment to develop modules for the next generation of portable and desktop computers. We apply a genuine sense of curiosity and dedication to delivering truly innovative products that enrich people’s lives.

Requirements

• BSME Degree
• Experience in Engineering Analysis of aerodynamic designs using CFD software
• Typically requires 5+ years of mechanical part design experience in any of the following: injection molding, stamping, forging, die casting, CNC, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with self-motivation to identify and drive resolution on design issues across multiple projects
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills using systematic and structured approaches
• Track record of work in mechanical or hardware related fields: design, manufacturing, operations, reliability, etc.
• Ability to synthesize, analyze, derive insights from, and clearly summarize complex data
• Experience using 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software
• 2D mechanical drawing layout experience, familiarity with GD&T or SPC or Cp/Cpk
• Experience with NX or Solid Works or Creo or ProE, etc.

Nice To Haves

• MSME degree
• Prior experience in design for high volume consumer products
• Excellent communication skills: written, visual, and verbal. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely to a multi-disciplinary team
• DC brushless motor design experience
• AI/ML design tool experience
• Experience with prototype design

Responsibilities

• Developing every aspect of Apple’s cooling fan designs - aerodynamic design, detailing system integration features, synthesizing thermal design targets, industrial design goals, manufacturability and reliability.
• Developing and analyzing candidate aerodynamic fan designs using CFD software.
• Bringing designs into existence through implementation in engineering builds and execution in mass production.
• Communicating design concepts / results with management.
• Defining and reviewing meaningful tests for thermal module design qualification.
• Working with top tier fan and thermal module vendors to validate and solve thermal design problems.
• Reviewing and interpreting prototype test data to accurately validate design concepts.

What This Job Offers

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