Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Apple

Apple is a leading technology company that develops innovative consumer electronics, software, and services.

Cupertino, CA, USA

$143,100 - $264,200

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Mid-Level Software Engineer

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5,000+ Employees

3+ years of experience

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Description For Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Join Apple's Opaque Touch and Sensing team, where you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Touch solutions for iconic products like MacBook Pro, iPhone, AirPods Pro, and more. As a Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you'll be instrumental in creating innovative concepts that impact millions of users worldwide.

The role focuses on model-driven development of touch sensors, combining expertise in electrostatics, multiphysics modeling, and sensor design. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, conducting complex simulations and analysis to ensure optimal sensor performance across various environmental conditions.

Working at Apple means joining a company that values innovation and excellence. You'll collaborate with talented electrical engineers, mechanical designers, and material scientists, contributing to products that define industry standards. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Your work will directly influence the user experience of Apple's most popular products, making this an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about the intersection of hardware engineering and user interaction. The role combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving, offering a chance to work on challenging projects while being supported by Apple's robust resources and innovative culture.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Drive new sensor technology development
Perform feasibility analysis, material stack up, and sensor element design
Model & simulate sensor designs to determine response to user interaction
Develop analytical models for predicting sensor performance
Perform circuit modeling, statistical analysis and design
Conduct tolerance and sensitivity analysis
Analyze and verify designs including correlation of bench testing to simulation models
Work with cross-functional teams
Perform rigorous design reviews with internal teams and vendors

Requirements For Modeling & Simulation Engineer

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong background in electrostatics and dielectric materials
Experience with FEA modeling tools
Understanding of material behavior and its impacts on sensor performance
Good understanding of electrical circuits
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Equity

Education Budget

Relocation Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Employee stock programs
Discounted products and free services
Education reimbursement
Discretionary bonuses
Relocation assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Apple

Apple is a leading technology company that develops innovative consumer electronics, software, and services.

Cupertino, CA, USA

$143,100 - $264,200

Embedded

Mid-Level Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

3+ years of experience

Hardware

Apple

How would you use containment to model the 'has-a' relationship between objects, with a focus on the benefits and alternatives to containment? Please provide examples using code snippets and real-world scenarios to back up your explanation, such as a smartphone containing a camera, screen, and battery. In addition, discuss when you might choose containment over inheritance. What are the real-world implications of containment in software design problems? Give at least two examples besides the device management system. Illustrate the class structure for Device, Smartphone, Camera, Screen, and Battery and how these classes would interact with each other. Explain the advantages of using containment and how it promotes code reusability, maintainability, and flexibility. What are the tradeoffs between containment and inheritance in this context, and when might you choose one over the other? The goal is to demonstrate an understanding of how containment works and its practical benefits in object-oriented design. Include clear explanations and code snippets to support your discussion, showcasing your ability to apply this concept to real-world problems effectively.

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Let's explore the concept of containment. Imagine you're building a system for managing different types of electronic devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Each device has specific properties and functionalities. You need a way to represent these devices and their relationships in a structured manner using object-oriented principles. Specifically, how would you use containment to model the 'has-a' relationship between a device and its components, such as a smartphone containing a camera, a screen, and a battery? Consider the following aspects in your design: Class Structure: How would you define the classes for Device, Smartphone, Camera, Screen, and Battery? Clearly demonstrate how these classes would interact with each other. Containment Implementation: Provide code snippets (in a language of your choice, such as Java, Python, or C++) to illustrate how you would implement containment to represent the 'has-a' relationship. Show how a Smartphone object would contain instances of Camera, Screen, and Battery objects. Benefits of Containment: Explain the advantages of using containment in this scenario. How does it promote code reusability, maintainability, and flexibility? Provide specific examples related to the device management system. Alternatives to Containment: Discuss other approaches to modeling relationships between objects, such as inheritance. What are the tradeoffs between containment and inheritance in this context? When might you choose one over the other? Real-World Implications: How does this concept of containment apply to other real-world scenarios or software design problems? Provide at least two examples beyond the device management system. For example, your Smartphone class might have member variables that are instances of the Camera, Screen, and Battery classes. This way, the Smartphone contains these components. Your explanation should cover how these components are created, accessed, and managed within the Smartphone class. The goal is to demonstrate a solid understanding of how containment works and its practical benefits in object-oriented design.

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