Haptics FEA Engineer

Apple


Job Location:

Cupertino, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apples products including the iPhone and Apple Watch! Our key goal is to enable the worlds best user experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity engineering excellence and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of versatile and forward-thinking individuals. We are seeking a finite element analyst to help us model complex physics and assess design concepts before they come to the real world. Come and join us if you enjoy finding innovative solutions with tight design constraints!

The ultimate responsibility of this role is to enhance our understanding of complex physics which includes building accurate FEA models that empower the design team to uncover design weaknesses during concept development or identifying root cause to engineering failures when physical measurement is challenging.

Prepare finite element models of haptics modules based on 3D CAD from the design teamnValidate the design against appropriate loads including but not limited to static loads dynamic stresses and thermal-mechanical stressesnSummarize the analysis results into high-quality reports and effectively communicate the findings to cross-functional partnersnProvide design feedback to the design team based on analysis resultsnOwn and drive experimental validation of the analysis resultsnCommunicate multi-functionally and throughout the management structure on a regular basisnManage and track multiple priorities within schedule requirementsnDevelop new simulation methods and workflowsnGenerate new intellectual property

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experiencenExperience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)nFamiliar with Abaqus ANSYS COMSOL or other FEA tools (Abaqus preferred)nExperience in analysis that involves non-linear materials and boundary conditionsnStrong engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics dynamics and fracture mechanicsnProficiency with statistical data analysis and data visualizationnExperience with 3D CAD (NX preferred)nTeam-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related fieldnProject experience in consumer electronics products designnDesign and/or research experience with haptic technologiesnExperience with automating FEA model creation workflowsnExperience with using AI tools to accelerate scriptingnProficiency with data analysis tools (JMP MATLAB Excel etc)nHigh volume mass production experiencenExperience in material modeling and digital image correlationnExperience with commercial preprocessing softwares such as Hypermesh Simlab and ANSA

Required Experience:

IC

The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apples products including the iPhone and Apple Watch! Our key goal is to enable the worlds best user experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-o...

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