Apple
FEA Engineer
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
San Jose, California - Experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, or similar discipline required; a Ph.D. in one of these or a similar discipline is preferred.
About the job
Use finite element simulation and testing to guide mechanical design of Apple products from early development through validation.
What you'll do
- Build and run product models for design load cases, and collaborate with design teams to define load cases and mechanical requirements.
- Test, characterize, and develop material models.
- Validate simulations against instrumented tests and resolve gaps between simulation and test.
What they ask for
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline.
- Experience in implicit and explicit finite element analysis (FEA).
- Strong knowledge of solid mechanics.
- Attention to detail and commitment to verification and validation.
Nice to have
- Experience with Abaqus, ANSA and META.
- Experience with system-level modeling and simulation or material behavior and constitutive modeling.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 (base salary range; posting does not state an ISO currency code)
Tools
Abaqus, ANSA, META
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