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DFM R&D Engineer — Advanced Simulation & Materials

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$175.5k - $311.7kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

R&D Engineer role in the DFM R&D Lab focused on developing materials, processes, and predictive modeling for advanced semiconductor packaging and microelectronics. Combines finite element simulation with hands-on materials characterization to inform design, reliability, and manufacturing readiness. Partners with design, reliability, and manufacturing teams to correlate simulation with hardware through experimentation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute finite element models (implicit and explicit) for semiconductor packaging, PCB structures, and SMT assemblies
  • Analyze thermo-mechanical behavior including warpage, stress evolution, drop/shock, fatigue, and fracture
  • Lead or support material characterization efforts (mechanical, physical, chemical) for microelectronics materials
  • Build, calibrate, and validate material models using experimental data
  • Design and execute DOEs to correlate simulation with test results and support reliability projections
  • Drive early design optimization and support root cause investigations of mechanical failures
  • Integrate module-level simulations into larger product assembly models
  • Communicate analysis results clearly to cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in finite element modeling
  • Strong foundation in solid mechanics and thermomechanics
  • Experience with CAE tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent
  • Experience working with materials used in microelectronics applications
  • MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Skills

Required:Finite element modelingSolid mechanicsThermomechanicsCAE tools (Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent)Materials characterizationDOE methodology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation (potential)
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan and discretionary RSU awards
Last updated Jul 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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