Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer Cupertino,California,United States Hardware Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. We are seeking a skilled Thermal Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of thermal solutions for silicon validation systems. This role will also provide thermal-design support to other engineering teams at Apple. 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. Key Qualifications 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. Education & Experience Additional Requirements 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.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.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. 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