Thermal Engineer

The Apple Thermal team is seeking a world-class Thermal Engineer to play a key role in the definition and design of Apple products. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that from initial concept to design fruition, all thermal objectives are met or surpassed, and the user experience is optimized.

Our team is responsible for all thermally related aspects of a highly collaborative, cross-functional design effort. To be successful, you will need to have a thorough understanding of heat and fluid flow with the ability to apply this understanding to complex design problems. Being able to clearly communicate technically complex material is a must, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Description

You will be tasked with impacting product design decisions by providing reliable analysis and thermal insight. In addition, you will lead the design and implementation of thermal solutions and participate in design reviews and technology investigations. You will also be responsible for:

Specification and optimization of thermal control parameters

Defining and guiding thermal and flow experiments to characterize materials, components, and systems

Analysis of system test data and preparing summary reports

Communication of status and results to cross-functional teams and management

Occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications

Deep technical and functional expertise in conduction, convection (natural and forced), and radiation, as well as numeric modeling techniques and concepts

Practical knowledge of TIM, heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, fans, and blowers applications

Experience with consumer electronics thermal validations

OEM, thermal components manufacturing, and vendors interaction highly desirable

CFD and CAD tools

Scripting (e.g. Perl, Python) and data graphics (e.g. MATLAB, SciPy)

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Heat Transfer or Fluid Dynamics and 3+ years of experience

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of thermal design experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Genuine curiosity and a sense of design ownership

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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