Product Design FEA Engineer

Product Design FEA Engineer San Jose, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

May 13, 2026

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200663166-3749 Imagine what you can do here! We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence in product designs through simulation. We truly believe in the power of predictive simulation to make the impossible possible and improve people's lives. As a member of the Product Design FEA team, you will use your understanding of mechanics, materials, and numerical methods to play a pivotal role in predictive engineering and directly impact the success of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and many more future products. Come join us and put a dent in the universe! Description As the cornerstone between material science and mechanical engineering, you will design experiments to characterize materials, advance mathematical descriptions and simulation workflows, and validate them at various scales to deploy to the company-wide FEA community. Be a communication channel with suppliers and vendors to explore new technologies and simulation methods. You will be fully integrated with the product design team from the earliest stages to support ground-breaking products. Interpret the system-level FEA results and compare them with highly instrumented tests to close identified gaps through the bottom-up approach. Minimum Qualifications Strong knowledge of solid mechanics. Experience in constitutive modeling. Experience in implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA). Attention to detail and commitment to verification/validation. Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a passion for creating cutting-edge products. M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or a similar discipline required along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in constitutive modeling and large deformation theory. Experience in polymer testing and modeling. Experience with Abaqus, ANSYS, and META. Self-motivated to identify areas for improvement and drive innovation. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and written and verbal communication. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or a similar discipline. 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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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 seek to promote 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.