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Cupertino, CA

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Product Design FEA Engineer Location: Cupertino, CA - 95014 [Fully Onsite] Duration: 4+ months Job Summary: * As a Contract Product Design FEA Engineer, you will use understanding of mechanics ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for fea engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering, proficiency in mathematical modeling, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Mastery of FEA software tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN, and relevant certifications, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help you interpret data and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential to ensure accurate simulations, optimize product designs, and contribute to successful engineering projects.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a FEA Engineer?

As a FEA Engineer, your daily tasks often include developing finite element models, running simulations to predict product behavior under various conditions, and analyzing the results to identify potential design improvements or weaknesses. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure simulation results align with real-world performance and project requirements. You may also be responsible for documenting your findings, presenting recommendations, and refining models based on new data or project needs. This role provides opportunities to impact product safety, reliability, and efficiency through your technical expertise.

What is an FEA Engineer job?

An FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Engineer is responsible for using computer simulations to analyze the structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics behavior of products or components. They use FEA software like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN to predict stresses, deformations, and failures in materials under various conditions. FEA Engineers work in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to optimize designs, improve product reliability, and reduce costs. Their role involves interpreting results, validating simulations with physical tests, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product performance.

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Camera Simulation FEA Engineer

Camera Simulation FEA Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 670 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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.
Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
Description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. This team is seeking a mechanical engineer that specializes in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to utilize simulation tools to evaluate and guide the design of future camera components and technologies. As a simulation engineer on the Camera Hardware Engineering team, you will take an active role in the design process and meaningfully impact the final product.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline with relevant experience
Simulation software experience using ANSYS, Abaqus, or relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years relevant industry experience
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Material Science, or similar discipline
Experience in material testing and failure analysis
Background in solid mechanics and materials science
Experience with explicit dynamics and thermal simulations
Experience in building and calibrating non-linear material models
Experience with electro-magnetic simulations; analysis of voice coil motors (VCM)
Experience working with adhesive joints; analyzing and predicting adhesive failure modes
Knowledge of Python, Abaqus user subroutine development and iSight
ANSYS Icepack and Maxwell, COMSOL, ANSA
Experience in CAD modeling with NX or Solidworks

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976