The Thermal Engineer at Apple will focus on optimizing mobile devices' thermal performance and participate in advanced IC packaging research and development. This role requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. The engineer will engage in simulation, testing, and ensure thermal performance and reliability across product lines. A strong background in thermal design and analysis is essential for success in this position.

• BS or MSEE with 10 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities at the senior engineer level.
• Deep expertise in thermal design for silicon devices and packaging solutions.
• Proven experience with IC physical design parameters and their impact on electrical and thermal performance.
• Strong understanding of SoC design methodologies and low-power design techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced packaging assembly processes.
• Extensive hands-on experience in thermal design, analysis, and validation of cooling solutions.
• Background in thermal testing for semiconductor devices, packages, PCBs, or mobile products.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Ansys IcePak, Sentinel-TI, Fluent, Cadence Allegro, and RedHawk.

• Design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems.
• Conduct simulations and testing to ensure thermal performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize thermal performance.
• Analyze thermal data and execute experimental test setups.
• Ensure reliability across product lines through thorough thermal analysis.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.