IC Packaging Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in California seeks a Packaging Simulation Engineer skilled in FEM to model stress and deformation of IC packages, revealing chip-package interactions and guiding reliability.

You will script CAD/FEM workflows and apply Gen-AI/ML tools to automate model-generation interfaces, collaborating across product development and manufacturing.

The role demands a BS with 10+ years experience, deep knowledge of packaging materials, and strong communication to present findings.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanics and mathematics background.
• Experience with FEM tools (ANSYS/ABAQUS) and scripting.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
• Ability to conduct independent research and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Numerical modeling of stress and deformation of IC packages to understand chip-package interaction and package-board interaction to ensure good device yield and reliability.
• Assess reliability and yield risk through simulation during product definition.
• Develop CAD/FEM scripting and Gen-AI/ML tools to automate model-generation user interfaces.
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing problem solving.

Skills

Advanced FEM simulation

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Programming/scripting

Gen-AI exposure

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

HyperMesh

MATLAB

Scientific Python

Gen-AI tooling

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

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience or equivalent

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.

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