The Apple Thermal team is looking for a Thermal Engineer to contribute to the design and definition of Apple products. This role focuses on ensuring that thermal objectives are met throughout the product development process to enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of heat and fluid dynamics and will be adept at solving complex design challenges. Effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams are essential in this fast-paced environment.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics
• 5+ years of deep technical and functional expertise in conduction, convection, and radiation
• Strong communication skills
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics preferred
• Thorough understanding of heat sinks, heat pipes, fans, and aero-acoustics
• Experience with CAD and CFD tools such as NX, Ansys, and StarCCM
• Knowledge of optimization techniques and scripting languages like perl or tcl
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, R, JMP or equivalent toolkit for data analysis
• Familiarity with flow and thermal measurement techniques
• Understanding of manufacturing processes related to heatsinks

• Ensure that all thermal objectives are met or surpassed from initial concept to design fruition
• Apply fundamental physics of heat and fluid flow to complex design problems
• Utilize numerical modeling techniques and concepts for thermal analysis
• Convey key conclusions through illustrative post processing
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional design teams
• Devise novel solutions to complex, multi-discipline design problems
• Maintain persistent attention to detail in all aspects of work

• 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.