FEA Engineer

Summary Posted: Oct 25, 2023 Role Number: 200516065 Imagine what you can do here! We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence in product designs through simulation. We truly believe in the power of computation to make the impossible possible, transform industries and improve people’s lives. As a member of the Product Design FEA Methods team, you will use understanding in mechanics, materials and numerical methods to play a pivotal role in predictive engineering and directly impact the success of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and many more future products. Come join us to put a dent in the universe! Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and constitutive modeling. Experience in implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA). Attention to details and commitment to verification/validation. Self-motivated to identify areas for improvement and drive innovation. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and written and verbal communication. Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with passion for creating cutting edge products. Preferred experience in polymer testing and modeling. Preferred experience with Abaqus. Description Description As the cornerstone between material science and mechanical engineering, design experiments to characterize materials, advance mathematical descriptions and simulation workflow, and validate them at various scales to deploy to the company-wide FEA community. Be a communication channel with suppliers and vendors to explore new technologies and simulation methods. You will be fully integrated with the product design team from the earliest stages to support ground breaking products. Interpret the system level FEA results and compare with highly instrumented tests to close identified gaps through the bottom-up approach. Education & Experience Education & Experience PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits 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 $131,500 and $243,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.