Thermal Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a world-class Thermal Engineer to drive the Definition and Design of thermal objectives across products. You will ensure that heat transfer and fluid flow meet or exceed requirements, from concept to design fruition, to optimize user experience.

The ideal candidate will apply deep physics knowledge, advanced modeling, and effective communication to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Apple values innovation and rigorous technical excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics.
• 5+ years deep technical and functional expertise in conduction, convection (passive and active), and radiation.

Responsibilities

• Define and design thermal solutions from concept to production.
• Model heat transfer and flow, and communicate conclusions through post-processing.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Numerical modeling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Ansys

Star-CCM+

MATLAB

C++

R

JMP

Job description

The Apple Thermal team is seeking a world-class Thermal Engineer to play a key role in the Definition and Design of Apple products. The primary responsibility of this role will be to ensure that, from initial concept to design fruition, all thermal objectives are met or surpassed in order to optimize the user experience of Apple customers.

Description

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the fundamental physics associated with heat and fluid flow and the ability to apply this understanding to complex design problems. A high-level of modeling expertise is required, as is the ability to effectively convey key conclusions through illustrative post processing. The ability to clearly communicate technically complex material within cross-functional design teams is a must, as is the ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics
• 5+ years deep technical and functional expertise in: conduction, convection (passive and active), and radiation
• Numerical modeling techniques and concepts (convergence, discretization, and meshing)

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics
• A thorough understanding of: Heat sinks, Heat pipes and vapor chambers, fans, blowers, and nontraditional air movers, aero-acoustics
• CAD and CFD tools (NX, Ansys, StarCCM)
• MATLAB, C++, R, JMP or equivalent toolkit for data analysis
• Flow and thermal measurement techniques
• Manufacturing processes (for heatsink for example)
• The ability to think creatively and devise novel solutions to complex, multi-discipline design problems
• Persistent attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

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