Thermal Engineer

Apple is 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining thermal requirements and creating technical specifications
• Working with multi-functional teams to ensure successful system integration
• Leading 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
• 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
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional team members

Apple offers a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, stock options, and a range of benefits. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.