Fan Product Design Engineer - Mechanical and CFD
AppleFan Product Design Engineer - Mechanical and CFD
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/22/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
This role is part of the Thermal Hardware Product Design team focused on developing cooling fan designs for Apple products. The position involves working in a cross-functional environment to create innovative solutions for portable and desktop computers. The candidate will be responsible for various aspects of fan design, including aerodynamic design and manufacturability. Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze complex data are essential for success in this role.
Requirements
- BSME or MSME degree is required.
- 5+ years of mechanical part design experience in areas such as injection molding, stamping, or CNC.
- Experience in engineering analysis of aerodynamic designs using CFD software.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and self-motivate to resolve design issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using systematic approaches.
- Experience with 2D and 3D drafting and modeling software.
- Familiarity with GD&T or SPC or Cp/Cpk.
- Experience with NX, Solid Works, Creo, or ProE.
- Prior experience in design for high volume consumer products.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with DC brushless motor design.
- Experience with AI/ML design tools.
- Experience with prototype design.
Responsibilities
- Develop every aspect of Apple's cooling fan designs, including aerodynamic design and system integration features.
- Analyze candidate aerodynamic fan designs using CFD software.
- Assist in defining and reviewing tests for thermal module design qualification.
- Collaborate with top tier fan and thermal module vendors to solve thermal design problems.
- Review and interpret prototype test data to validate design concepts.
- Communicate design concepts and results effectively with management.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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