Thermal Device Product Design Engineer
Description For Thermal Device Product Design Engineer
Apple is seeking a Thermal Device Product Design Engineer to join their Hardware team in developing cutting-edge thermal solutions for Mac products. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering and thermal design, where you'll be part of a small, highly skilled team focused on creating innovative cooling solutions.
As a Product Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing heat pipe vapor, chamber, and fin stack hardware used in thermal management systems. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of Apple's products, particularly in the Mac lineup. The role combines creative concept generation with detailed technical execution, requiring both innovative thinking and precise engineering skills.
Working at Apple means collaborating with various teams, including Thermal Design engineers, Architecture teams, and System Product Design teams. You'll provide crucial guidance on module sizing, system integration, and performance testing. The role also involves significant interaction with external vendors and internal operations teams to optimize designs for both functionality and manufacturability.
The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $143,100 to $264,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational reimbursement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in mechanical design and thermal systems to contribute to some of the most innovative consumer technology products in the world.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience in 3D CAD mechanical part design, along with a BSME degree. Knowledge of thermal modules and vapor chambers is highly valued, as is experience with industry-standard CAD tools. The role requires occasional international travel (up to 10%) and offers the chance to work on products that will impact millions of users worldwide.
Responsibilities For Thermal Device Product Design Engineer
- Lead design efforts for cooling fans and thermal modules
- Generate concepts, create CAD models, prototype, and test to drive design down-selection
- Collaborate with Thermal Design engineers to optimize thermal modules
- Provide guidance to Architecture, Thermal and System Product Design teams
- Partner with external vendors & internal operations teams
- Ensure design meets reliability requirements
- Design, fabricate, and provide functional requirements for assembly and test fixtures
Requirements For Thermal Device Product Design Engineer
- BSME Degree
- 3+ years of 3D CAD mechanical part design experience
- Ability to travel up to 10% internationally
- Experience with mechanical design tools (Unigraphics, Solid Works, Creo, ProE)
- Fundamental knowledge of heat transfer and statics
Benefits For Thermal Device Product Design Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation benefits
- Product discounts
- Free services
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