Sensing FEA Engineer

Apple

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About The Position

Apple is seeking a finite element analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses of sensing technologies. The engineer will use finite element analysis to solve engineering problems and develop creative solutions that enable robust and reliable sensor technologies. Simulations will assess performance, design sensitivity, root causes of failure, and reliability.

The role involves building FEA models, validating models, and using simulation to provide critical design inputs so products meet performance and reliability goals. The engineer will work closely with product design partners, sharing simulation insights to help ensure designs meet requirements. This is a technically challenging opportunity to influence design and contribute to Apple’s sensing technology portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, or other FEA tools.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of FEA and CFD theory, implementation, and numerical methods.
• Experience solving nonlinear solid mechanics problems involving materials, contact, or geometry.
• Experience applying simulation to high-volume consumer electronic products and sensor technologies.
• Experience applying simulation to human anatomy and human-device interaction, including tissue mechanics, physiological responses, and human variability, to inform product development and translate these factors into product performance insights, requirements, and specifications.
• Experience in additional analysis or simulation areas, including biofluid, acoustics, fatigue, optical biomechanics, and multiphysics simulations.
• Applied knowledge or experience with material testing and material model calibration.
• Experience modeling nonlinear materials such as soft adhesives, elastomers, and polymers.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or another scripting language, and experience using AI tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience in data and statistical analysis, including Monte Carlo, DOE, and statistical process control.
• Team-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with management, team members, and external vendors to achieve project goals and contribute positively to the engineering community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses of sensing technologies.
• Build and validate finite element analysis models.
• Perform simulations to assess performance, design sensitivity, root causes of failure, and reliability.
• Use FEA to provide design inputs that help ensure performance and reliability goals are met.
• Work closely with product design partners and provide simulation insights to help ensure designs meet requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time