Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Apple

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Force & Opaque Touch and Sensing team develops cutting-edge sensing solutions and technologies that are central to Apple’s products, including the MacBook Pro, Mac Book Air, iPhone Camera Control, AirPods Pro, Apple Pencil, HomePod, Apple TV Siri Remote, Magic Mouse and Magic TrackPad. You will be part of a team developing innovative concepts for products used by millions of people. The position involves electrostatics and multiphysics modeling, sensor design and system-level performance analysis. As a modeling and simulation engineer focused on developing innovative sensor technologies, you will design and optimize touch and force sensors through comprehensive design analysis, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration. This role centers on leveraging advanced simulation techniques and analytical modeling to predict touch and force sensor behavior, optimize user interaction response, and ensure robust performance across diverse operating conditions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, mechanical designers, material scientists, sensor algorithms engineer to translate modeling insights into manufacturable sensor solutions that meet stringent performance requirements while driving next-generation touch and force sensing capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
• Proficient in using commercial MCAD, ECAD and multiphysics FEA software

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in electrostatics and dielectric materials
• Experience with FEA modeling tools and understanding of the underlying governing equations
• Direct experience with COMSOL (or equivalent) FEA simulation tools
• Understanding of material behavior and how it impacts sensor performance due to thermal, humidity, electromagnetic and mechanical effects
• Multiphysics modeling background to incorporate these effects
• Good understanding of electrical circuits
• Experience with touch and force sensor design
• Familiarity with CAD software such as NX
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to facilitate cross-functional discussion

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize touch and force sensors through comprehensive design analysis, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration
• Leverage advanced simulation techniques and analytical modeling to predict touch and force sensor behavior, optimize user interaction response, and ensure robust performance across diverse operating conditions
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, mechanical designers, material scientists, sensor algorithms engineer to translate modeling insights into manufacturable sensor solutions that meet stringent performance requirements while driving next-generation touch and force sensing capabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees