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Mechanical Architecture Engineer – FEA

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, CA)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Architecture Engineer to develop predictive mechanical models for next-generation sensing solutions, guiding architecture from concept through mass production using analytical modeling, rigid-body dynamics, and finite element analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical, finite element, and system models for sensing technologies and mechanical systems.
  • Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, vibration, modal, harmonic, and nonlinear simulations to guide design decisions.
  • Develop and calibrate material models using experimental characterization data.
  • Validate models through testing and improve predictive accuracy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, and integration.
  • Develop simulation workflows, automation, and methodologies to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Communicate technical insights and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, dynamics, vibrations, materials, and heat transfer.
  • Experience with analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and experimental validation.
  • Proficiency with Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent tools.
  • Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with MEMS (highly preferred), multiphysics, system modeling, multibody dynamics, or reduced-order modeling.
  • Experience with nonlinear materials, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.
  • Experience with DOE, optimization, uncertainty quantification, or statistical analysis.
  • Experience with simulation automation, surrogate models, or ML-based simulation acceleration.
  • Experience with ANSA, META, HyperMesh, or similar tools.

Skills

Required:Analytical modelingFinite element analysisMaterial modelingProgrammingExperimental validation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • employee stock purchase plan eligibility
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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