Camera Mechanical Engineer - FEA

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering Team is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are seeking an extraordinary Mechanical Engineer (FEA) to evaluate and work on camera hardware modules and component parts.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive analysis of innovative products, enabling early optimization prior to prototyping, as well as root cause and failure analysis of difficult mechanical problems.
• Generate finite element models/analytical models of camera modules and camera components.
• Communicate and report analysis results to team as well as multi-functional teams.
• Recommend design changes/directions to meet product performance requirements.
• Own and drive material characterization and testing to support modeling efforts.
• Coordinate and work with other analysts to integrate module models into larger assembly models.
• Participate in team brainstorming and new technology development.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing partners is required.

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science or similar concentration

• MS/PhD and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in running non-linear static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis using Abaqus, Ansys, or equivalent CAE packages in large volume consumer electronics industry
• Expertise in structural, thermomechanical, and heat transfer modeling
• Additional expertise in fracture mechanics, adhesive materials, electromagnetic, acoustic, and CFD is preferred
• Experience in modeling of different classes of materials including polymers, elastomers, soft adhesives, and brittle materials
• Experience with calibration, verification, and validation of models through physical testing
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with multi-functional teams, management, and external vendors
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and Abaqus User Subroutines is a plus