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Sensing FEA Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$184.7k - $324.8kPosted 1w ago

About the role

Finite element analyst to conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis of sensing technologies; build and validate FEA models, provide design inputs to ensure performance and reliability, and communicate findings to cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

  • Generate finite element models/analytical models of sensor architecture
  • Perform static, dynamic and thermal-mechanical analysis with complex non-linearities
  • Use FE models to perform parametric & sensitivity analysis linking inputs to critical outputs
  • Perform model validation in the form of hand calculations, testing and material characterization
  • Drive failure analysis, root cause efforts, and design mitigations
  • Brainstorm and propose solutions to problems based on analysis data and provide clear design feedback to the design team based on analysis results
  • Summarize the analysis results into high-quality reports and effectively communicate the findings to cross-functional partners

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Experience with Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, or other FEA tools
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics
  • M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • In-depth knowledge of FEA and CFD theory, implementation and numerical methods
  • Experience solving non-linear solid mechanics problems (materials, contact, geometric)
  • Experience in simulation applied to high volume consumer electronic products and sensor technologies
  • Experience applying simulation to human anatomy and human-device interaction, including tissue mechanics, physiological responses and human variability, to drive product development and translate these factors into actionable product performance insights, requirements, and specifications.
  • Experience in additional analysis/simulation areas (biofluid, acoustics, fatigue, and optical biomechanics) and multi-physics simulations
  • Applied knowledge/experience with material testing & material model calibration
  • Modeling nonlinear materials such as soft adhesives, elastomers, and polymers
  • Proficient in Matlab, Python or other scripting language and experience with using AI tools
  • Knowledge of GD&T fundamentals
  • Experience in data and statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, DOE, statistical process control)
  • Team-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact and collaborate with management, team members and external vendors to achieve project goals, and give positively to the engineering community

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance (potential)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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