Camera Mechanical Engineer - FEA @ Apple
placeCupertino, California, United States
businessOn Site
Posted 3 days ago
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Overview
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to values that lead to great work. In this role, as a Camera Mechanical Engineer - FEA, you will help design, develop, test, and qualify groundbreaking camera hardware, crafting an innovative photography experience for millions of customers.
Role & Responsibilities
You will design and develop innovative camera systems, working collaboratively across teams to bring creative solutions to life. You will evaluate camera hardware modules and component parts using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Research, design, and develop camera hardware systems
- Utilize FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, or equivalent
- Conduct structural, thermomechanical, and heat transfer modeling
- Calibrate, verify, and validate models through physical testing
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams and external vendors
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, or similar
Preferred Qualifications
- MS/PhD with 3+ years of industry experience
- Experience in non-linear static and dynamic FEA
- Expertise in fracture mechanics, adhesive materials, electromagnetic, acoustic, and CFD modeling
- Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and Abaqus User Subroutines
Key skills/competency
- FEA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Camera Hardware
- Structural Analysis
- Thermal Modeling
- Product Development
- Simulation
- Matlab
- Python
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Apple
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Resume: Tailor your experience to FEA and camera systems.
- Highlight Skills: Emphasize expertise in Abaqus, Ansys, Matlab, Python.
- Showcase Projects: Demonstrate camera hardware design and testing.
- Research Apple's Culture: Understand Apple values and innovation.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Abaqus and Ansys tutorials.
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Study structural and thermal simulations.
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Practice model calibration techniques.
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Refresh coding in Matlab and Python.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging team conflict.
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Explain a time you solved design issues.
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Share an example of cross-team collaboration.
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Discuss how you handle project deadlines.
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