Fan Product Design Engineer - Mechanical and CFD

Fan Product Design Engineer - Mechanical and CFD

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

This is an opportunity in the Thermal Hardware Product Design team to develop fans for Apple Products. You would be working in a cross‑functional environment to develop modules for the next generation of portable and desktop computers. We apply a genuine sense of curiosity and dedication to delivering truly innovative products that enrich people’s lives.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing every aspect of Apple’s cooling fan designs – aerodynamic design, detailing system integration features, synthesizing thermal design targets, industrial design goals, manufacturability and reliability. You will use your skills to develop and analyze candidate aerodynamic fan designs using CFD software as well as to help bring these designs into existence through implementation in engineering builds and execution in mass production.

Your ability to communicate design concepts / results with management will be noticed. We assist in defining and reviewing meaningful tests for thermal module design qualification. You will work with top‑tier fan and thermal module vendors to validate and solve thermal design problems. Sometimes this could involve occasional travel to Asia for factory builds or in‑person problem solving. Ability to review and interpret prototype test data would also be expected in order to accurately validate design concepts.

• Responsible for overall design of cooling fans
• Aerodynamic design analysis using STAR‑CCM+ CFD software
• Work with Thermal Design and Noise & Vibration teams to meet air flow and acoustic requirements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to integrate fan modules into system while balancing competing requirements, including aesthetics, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and environmental impact
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings to capture detailed design intent and establish specifications
• Detailed mechanical design of modules and relevant DFM
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and summarize results of experiments to validate design concepts
• Identify root cause and corrective actions to address performance, quality, and reliability failures
• Working with module vendors and tooling engineers to ensure that implementation is in line with design intent

• BSME Degree
• Experience in Engineering Analysis of aerodynamic designs using CFD software
• Typically requires 5+ years of mechanical part design experience in any of the following: injection molding, stamping, forging, die casting, CNC, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with self‑motivation to identify and drive resolution on design issues across multiple projects
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills using systematic and structured approaches
• Track record of work in mechanical or hardware related fields: design, manufacturing, operations, reliability, etc.
• Ability to synthesize, analyze, derive insights from, and clearly summarize complex data
• Experience using 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software
• 2D mechanical drawing layout experience, familiarity with GD&T or SPC or Cp/Cpk
• Experience with NX or Solid Works or Creo or ProE, etc.

• Prior experience in design for high volume consumer products
• Excellent communication skills: written, visual, and verbal. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely to a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience with prototype design

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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:
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