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Thermal Engineer

Apple
Cupertino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200582816
The Apple Thermal team is seeking a world-class Thermal Engineer to play a key role in the Definition and Design of Apple products. The primary responsibility of this role will be to ensure that, from initial concept to design fruition, all thermal objectives are met or surpassed in order to optimize the user experience of Apple customers.

Description

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the fundamental physics associated with heat and fluid flow and the ability to apply this understanding to complex design problems. A high-level of modeling expertise is required, as is the ability to effectively convey key conclusions through illustrative post processing. The ability to clearly communicate technically complex material within cross-functional design teams is a must, as is the ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics
  • 10 years deep technical and functional expertise in: conduction, convection (passive and active), and radiation
  • Numerical modeling techniques and concepts (convergence, discretization, and meshing)
  • Strong communication skills

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Mechanics
  • A thorough understanding of: Heat sinks, Heat pipes and vapor chambers, fans, blowers, and nontraditional air movers, aero-acoustics
  • CAD and CFD tools (NX, Ansys, StarCCM)
  • Optimization techniques
  • Scripting languages (perl, tcl, etc.)
  • MATLAB, C , R, JMP or equivalent toolkit for data analysis
  • Flow and thermal measurement techniques
  • Manufacturing processes (for heatsink for example)
  • The ability to think creatively and devise novel solutions to complex, multi-discipline design problems
  • Persistent attention to detail
  • The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Salary : $175,800 - $312,200

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