This role is part of the Product Design FEA team, focused on leveraging predictive simulation to enhance product designs for Apple's future innovations. The position requires a strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and numerical methods to impact the development of products like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The team emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors to advance the FEA workflow. Candidates will explore advanced technologies such as Large Language Models and Machine Learning tools to drive innovation in product design.

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in solid mechanics and finite element analysis.
• Expertise in the mechanical behavior of materials and constitutive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant packages for Machine Learning.
• Experience with Abaqus, ANSYS, and META.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to verification and validation.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.

• Contribute to envisioning the future of the FEA workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to develop necessary tools.
• Explore the latest Large Language Models and Machine Learning tools.
• Identify optimal integration strategies within the FEA workflow.
• Design experiments to characterize materials and advance constitutive models.
• Conduct predictive finite element simulations to inform product design decisions.
• Drive innovation by identifying areas for improvement.

• 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.