This role at Apple involves working on innovative thermal module and cooling fan concepts in Austin, Texas. The team focuses on ensuring design feasibility through rigorous testing and measurement data analysis. Candidates will leverage their engineering expertise to optimize performance and reliability of thermal modules. Collaboration with external vendors and maintaining awareness of cutting-edge technologies are key aspects of this position.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience creating 2D mechanical drawings using CAD software.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts design and manufacturing methods such as injection molding and CNC.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and Statistical Process Control methodologies.
• Experience in heat transfer and thermal management design.
• Design experience with cooling fans, thermal modules, or vapor chambers.

• Dimension and determine the tolerance of engineering drawings for high volume mass production.
• Review test and measurement data from engineering builds and iterate test definitions as necessary.
• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art thermal and air moving technologies.
• Develop and prototype innovative thermal module and cooling fan concepts.
• Determine methods to attach thermal modules to SoCs to optimize performance and reliability.

• 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.