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Apple Thermal Engineer United States, California, Cupertino 659894395
23.11.2024
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Description
Thermal engineer will lead the end-to-end thermal solutions for Silicon validation, with responsibilities including:- Defining thermal requirements and creating technical specifications- Working with multi-functional teams to ensure successful system integration - Lead external partners and projects to ensure interoperability of internal and external components and timely project completion - Performing thermal analysis to identify effective cooling solutions- Design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing- Conducting thermal testing, process temperature, and power data to assess and validate cooling solutions- Participating in the investigation of new technologies and proof-of-concept experiments- Driving failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to implement corrective actions and design improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience designing, simulation, and validating thermal design for high-powered Silicon devices with hotspots
- Proven understanding of key thermal technologies including heat sinks, heat pipe, vapor chamber, TIM materials, fans, Chiller and thermoelectric heaters
- Direct experience in CFD analysis and use of software: Icepak, Flotherm
- Ability to determine cooling requirements based on electrical specifications and usage scenarios
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of thermal design experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience in thermal analysis and testing for electronic products or modules.
- Experience with high-speed, high-pin-count, high-power sockets is preferred.
- Understanding of PCB thermal modeling and Background in SOC, flip chip, PMIC thermal.
- Experience with testing and lab equipment, TTVs, Thermocouples, IR Camera, Stroboscopes, DAQ and wind tunnel testing, and thermal measurements
- Mechanical Design experience with CAD software: NX 3D CAD tool & Team Center
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors.
- The candidate must be able to communicate well with cross-functional team members.
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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