Camera Simulation FEA Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens.

You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. This team is seeking a mechanical engineer that specializes in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to utilize simulation tools to evaluate and guide the design of future camera components and technologies. As a simulation engineer on the Camera Hardware Engineering team, you will take an active role in the design process and meaningfully impact the final product.

Perform Finite Element modeling and simulations using ABAQUS and other simulation software as required. Work day-to-day with design engineers on camera design evaluation, validation, and optimization. Interpret FEA results and leverage insights to provide physical explanations that identify root cause and possible solutions. Recommend design changes to meet product performance requirements. Participate in team brainstorming for new technology development. Develop new simulation techniques and expand capabilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline with relevant experience
• Simulation software experience using ANSYS, Abaqus, or relevant experience

• 3+ years relevant industry experience
• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline
• Experience in material testing and failure analysis
• Background in solid mechanics and materials science
• Experience with explicit dynamics and thermal simulations
• Experience in building and calibrating non-linear material models
• Experience with electro‑magnetic simulations; analysis of voice coil motors (VCM)
• Experience working with adhesive joints; analyzing and predicting adhesive failure modes
• Knowledge of Python, Abaqus user subroutine development and iSight
• ANSYS Icepack and Maxwell, COMSOL, ANSA
• Experience in CAD modeling with NX or Solidworks

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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…