Apple · 1 month ago
Sensing Hardware - Mechanical Modeling and Simulation (FEA) Engineering Leader
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $394K/yr
10+ years expApple's Hardware Technology organization is seeking a visionary Senior Engineering Leader to spearhead the use of computational simulation to design and validate the next generation of sensing hardware. This role requires a leader who can combine deep expertise in mechanical simulation with a strategic vision for automation and the application of AI/ML.
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Responsibilities
Design Insight and Validation: Lead the team in delivering actionable insights, providing data-driven design recommendations, and validating hardware designs using a wide range of advanced simulation techniques
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a technical roadmap for advanced simulation and analysis, applying systems engineering principles to ensure robust design outcomes
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of computational engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and focusing on delivering direct design impact
Automation & Toolchain Architecture: Oversee the development of sophisticated toolchains and automated workflows to accelerate the entire simulation process—from model creation and meshing to analysis and reporting
Applied AI/ML for Simulation: Guide the application of AI/ML to enhance simulation workflows, using techniques like surrogate modeling and predictive analytics to accelerate analysis and explore complex design spaces
Deep Technical Guidance: Provide expert technical leadership in computational mechanics, including nonlinear FEA, multi-physics simulation, and advanced material modeling, to solve complex challenges unique to miniaturized sensing hardware
Cross-Functional Influence: Partner with and influence teams in sensor design, materials science, and product development, translating simulation results into tangible design improvements
Methodology & Quality: Establish and enforce rigorous standards for simulation quality, including validation and correlation with experimental test data to ensure the reliability of all analyses and recommendations
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mechanics, or a closely related technical field
10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical simulation, with a focus on miniaturized or high-precision components
5+ years in a technical leadership or management role, with experience leading engineering teams and defining technical strategy
Deep Computational Mechanics Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of various simulation techniques, including deep expertise in FEA theory (nonlinear mechanics, advanced material models) and proficiency with commercial software (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL)
Systems Engineering Acumen: Strong foundation in systems engineering principles and a demonstrated ability to create robust hardware designs validated through simulation
Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to influence design decisions by articulating complex technical concepts and data-driven insights
Preferred
Experience with multi-physics simulations relevant to sensor transduction (e.g., piezoelectric, optical, capacitive etc)
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, including interpretation of fluid flow and thermal performance results
Experience in a consumer electronics or high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity in designing for module and system reliability
Automation & Programming Skills: Advanced programming skills (Python highly preferred) with extensive experience developing custom engineering tools and automating complex simulation workflows
Experience with cloud-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) for large-scale simulations
Applied AI/ML Experience: Proven experience applying machine learning techniques to solve practical engineering problems within a simulation or design context
10+ years in a technical leadership or management role, with experience leading engineering teams and defining technical strategy
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
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