Apple · 3 months ago
Product Design FEA Leader
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$305K/yr - $487K/yrApple’s Product Design FEA Team is committed to pushing the boundaries of design through simulation and modeling. As a key member of the Hardware Engineering organization and leader of the FEA team, you will oversee a world-class team of engineers whose understanding of mechanics, materials and numerical methods impact the success of products including: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and future products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Oversee a world-class team of Finite Element Analysis experts who engage deeply with the design engineers on every product at Apple
Help develop these engineers to maximize their impact as analysts, teammates, and future leaders
Oversee a roadmap for process improvements and ensure appropriate allocation of resources across the many Apple product lines
Build and maintain relationships with design and reliability leaders at Apple to ensure that the team is applying its capabilities in the most impactful way
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline
Significant experience developing and leading teams that perform analysis or mechanical design duties
Self-motivated leader who can identify areas for improvement and drive innovation inside and with partner teams
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and written and verbal communication
Strong knowledge of solid mechanics
Experience using implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA) in support of product development
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with passion for creating cutting edge products
Preferred
Preferred experience with Abaqus, LS-Dyna or similar advanced FEA codes
Preferred experience with system level modeling and simulation
Preferred experience with test vs simulation correlation
Preferred experience with consumer electronics product development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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