Sensing FEA Engineer: Structural & Thermal Simulations

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a finite element analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis of sensing technologies. You will build FEA models, perform validations and use simulations to inform design decisions that improve reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with product design partners to translate results into actionable insights and contribute to the development of world-class sensing products across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience using FEA tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop FEA models to analyze structural, thermal and dynamic behavior.
• Validate models against data and ensure reliability.
• Provide design inputs and collaborate with product teams to meet performance goals.
• Perform simulations to assess performance, sensitivity, and failure modes.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

Solid mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Apple is seeking a finite element analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis of sensing technologies. You will build FEA models, perform validations and use simulations to inform design decisions that improve reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with product design partners to translate results into actionable insights and contribute to the development of world-class sensing products across platforms.