IC Packaging Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Packaging Simulation Engineer skilled in FEM simulation with experience in ANSYS and ABAQUS. The role involves numerical modeling of IC packages and scripting CAD/FEM software to enhance product development and reliability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in MATLAB or Scientific Python. The position offers an inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• Proven capability in mechanics and mathematics.
• Hands-on experience of major FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, Hypermesh).
• Proficiency with numerical simulation software tools and expert in MATLAB and/or Scientific Python.
• Hands-on experience of Gen-AI and Machine Learning.

Responsibilities

• Numerical modeling of stress and deformation of component packages.
• Actively exploring feasibility during product package definition.
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and solving problems from product development.
• Programming or scripting CAD/FEM software and maintaining those codes.

Skills

FEM simulation

Numerical simulation software

MATLAB

Scientific Python

Programming or scripting CAD/FEM software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Hypermesh

Job description

Do you like to work on groundbreaking technologies that enable amazing new products? Do you have the attention for details and love for excellence to work towards an extraordinary result?We are looking for a self-motivated Packaging Simulation Engineer who is proficient in FEM simulation with multi-year FEM software ANSYS or ABAQUS.This position requires someone familiar with development process of simulation and characterization projects, that thrives in a multifaceted collaborative organization.

Description

• In this role, you will be working on stress and deformation simulation of IC packages to provide a comprehensive understanding of chip-package interaction and package-board interaction to ensure good device yield and reliability.
• You will also be working on scripting CAD/FEM software, and Generative-AI/Machine Learning/numerical tools to set up automated model-generation user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Numerical modeling of the stress and deformation of component packages to provide a comprehensive understanding of chip-package interaction and package-board interaction to ensure good device yield and reliability.
• Actively exploring the feasibility during product package definition and identifying risks of reliability and product yield through simulation.
• Supporting new product introduction (NPI), solving problems emerging from product development and manufacturing.
• Programming or scripting CAD/FEM software, and Gen-AI/ML/numerical tools to set up automated model-generation user interfaces and maintain those codes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven capability in mechanics and mathematics.
• Hands-on experience of major FEM tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, etc.).
• Proficiency with numerical simulation software tools and expert in MATLAB and/or Scientific Python.
• Hands-on experience of Gen-AI and Machine Learning.
• Deep understanding of packaging materials and their mechanical behaviors.
• Knowledge of electronic packaging structures and processes, as well as its reliability, and package qualification requirements is a huge plus.
• Able to perform independent research and development work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas, design concepts, data, and plan with high confidence at team meetings.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.