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Senior FEA Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, California$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead structural, thermal and dynamic analysis of flat panel display panel, module and system integration; own and drive analysis, material characterization, modeling methods, failure analysis, and design validation for cutting-edge display designs.

Responsibilities

  • Generate FEA/analytical models of mechanical parts, modules, and assemblies. Perform static, dynamic, structural, and thermal-mechanical analysis.
  • Own and drive material characterization and testing plan to support modeling efforts. Working knowledge with adhesive material, ACF material, flat panel display material is preferred.
  • Own, drive, and execute consistent methods of modeling and analysis of modules across programs.
  • Coordinate and work with other analysts to integrate module models into larger system assemblies.
  • Communicate and report analysis results to team as well as cross-functional peers and management on a regular basis.
  • Drive failure analysis, root cause efforts, and design of experiments to resolve difficult problems.
  • Brainstorm and propose solutions to problems based on analysis data.
  • Generate applicable engineering specifications and create applicable processes to assure consistent early analysis and design validation of critical issues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree minimum in Mechanical Engineering, or Solid mechanics of materials or related degree and 10+ years of experience of advanced FEA simulation in industrial settings.
  • Experience in domain of mechanics of materials and ability to comprehend complex physical mechanisms using 1st principles.
  • Experience in FEA software Abaqus (Implicit & Explicit) or ANSYS.
  • Experience of static, dynamic, and thermal-mechanical simulations to solve practical engineering problems in industrial settings.
  • Experience in material constitutive models, including metals, brittles, plastics, and adhesives.
  • Advanced degree in related field with 3 years of industry experience
  • The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in advanced FEA analysis in high volume consumer electronic products and/or modules- direct experience with flat panel display is preferred.
  • High proficiency in Abaqus (Implicit & Explicit) or ANSYS, and Altair Hyperworks.
  • Structural and thermal focus; non-linear FEA experience is highly desirable.
  • Applied knowledge/experience with flex circuits, ACF bonding, adhesives, flat panel display, material science, and basic chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML techniques to physics-based simulations, such as surrogate modeling, reduced-order modeling (ROM), or data-driven material model calibration.
  • Applied knowledge/experience with structural optimization based on FEA automation, scripting, and ML-driven optimization pipelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members, and external vendors.
  • Proven ability to communicate well with cross-functional team members, collaborate efficiently to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to the engineering community.
  • Must be able to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced working environment.

Skills

Required:FEA/analytical modelingAbaqusANSYSMaterial modeling
Nice to have:HyperworksAI/ML in simulationsStructural optimization

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
  • Apple shareholder programs and stock purchase plan
  • other benefits described in the posting (see salary and benefits section)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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