Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, invites applications for a Display FEA/Testing Engineer within our Display Technologies group. You will help design, fabricate, and implement components to ensure high-quality Apple displays across devices.

Develop in-house tests for field failures under thermal, mechanical, environmental and electrical stresses, and create ML routines to analyze data and link results to FEA inputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, material science, computer science or with +6 years’ industrial experience.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in machine learning algorithm design, modeling or quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house tests to collect display module failures in field conditions with thermal, mechanical, environmental and electrical stresses.
• Develop and implement ML algorithms to assist mechanical test data collection and analysis by collecting and quantifying sophisticated physical phenomena.
• Work with testing and FEA engineers to connect test output and FEA input; propose innovative ideas to mitigate potential risks based on simulation and testing results.
• Take ownership of instruments and algorithms by developing recipes, SOPs and training operators.

Skills

ML algorithm design

Quantitative analysis

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering, material science, computer science or with +6 years’ industrial experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Display Technologies group, you’ll help ensure our products’ displays work beautifully through the successful design, fabrication, and implementation of components in Apple devices. From initial concept to mass production, you’ll develop highly innovative displays for the full line of Apple products, including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Through touch and sight, these displays are how millions of Apple customers connect with our products every single day. Together, you’ll collaborate with multifunctional teams across Apple to make each interaction a magical experience to see and touch.

Description

PPO module team is looking for a highly motivated Display FEA/ Testing Engineer with deep understandings of material science, machine learning and excellent problem solving and communication skills. Develop in-house tests to collect display module failures in field conditions with thermal, mechanical, environmental and electrical stresses Develop and implement ML algorithms to assist mechanical test data collection and analysis by collecting and quantifying sophisticated physical phenomena. Work with testing and FEA engineer and to connect test output and FEA input. Propose innovative ideas and solutions to mitigate potential risks based on in-depth understanding of the simulation and testing results Take ownerships of instruments and algorithm for the organization by developing recipes, creating SOPs and training operators, in order to take the best uses of existing resources to solve problems for Apple Communicate and report analysis results to team as well as multi-functional peers and management on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, material science, computer science or with +6 years’ industrial experience
• Deep Understanding and Hands on experience in machine learning algorithm design, modeling or quantitative analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience in crafting and performing material characterization.
• Knowledge and experience on both material characterization and machine learning are highly desired.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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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

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