CAE Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a CAE Engineer to develop end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions across hardware teams, accelerating design decisions for new technologies. You will validate, support, and scale simulation tools and workflows, ensuring fast, accurate feedback to product design.

We value expertise in AI/ML for system-level simulations and proficiency with industry tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, CST, and Comsol, plus scripting with Python or MATLAB for automation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• 5 years of related work and academic experience.
• Strong understanding of simulation workflow CAD > Simulation > Analysis
• Experience with simulation tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, CST, Comsol etc
• Expertise in AI/ML methodologies for system-level engineering simulations
• Experience with automation and workflow processes and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Responsibilities

• Create end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Validate and support simulation tools and workflows across hardware teams.
• Scale up simulation tools and workflows for broader adoption.
• Explore AI/ML applications to support rapid design iterations using simulation.

Skills

AI/ML for simulations

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CST

Comsol

Job description

We are the Electromechanical Simulation Tools and Solution Team, and our primary objective is to develop and implement workflows and methodologies that ensure FEA simulations are conducted with speed, efficiency, and precision. Through a comprehensive approach, the team guarantees that the hardware engineering teams have access to the most accurate and reliable simulation tools and data, empowering them to achieve excellence in design and performance. Come join our team!

We are seeking a CAE Engineer to create innovative end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions with cross-functional team members for simulation users across hardware engineering teams. These solutions provide early feedback to Apple product design and enable simulation methodologies for current and future designs. You'll be responsible for validation, application support, and scale up of the simulation tools, solutions and workflows. Additionally, we are looking for experience of implementing AI/ML applications to support rapid design iterations using simulation.

Description

This position focuses on workflows and automations for electrical and mechanical simulation in order to inform design decisions of new technologies and designs. We are looking for someone who always strives to learn something new, is a self-starter and can work independently with high levels of success, is excited about solving new challenging problems with innovative solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering or relevant field of study.

5 years of related work and relevant academic experience.

Good understanding of simulation workflow CAD > Simulation > Analysis

Experience with simulation tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, CST, Comsol etc

Expertise in AI/ML methodologies for system level engineering simulations

Experience with automation and workflow processes and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Preferred Qualifications

PhD degree in Engineering or relevant field of study.

Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical and multi-physics simulations.

Knowledge of 3D modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) methods.

Experience of finite element/multi-physics tools in domains such as signal and power integrity, desense, RF, electro-magnetics, structural mechanics etc.

Experience in the use of AI/ML techniques (e.g. PINN) to improve and refine models.

Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills