Human Factors Design Engineer/ CAD Simulation Engineer

Summary

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200571936

Apple is currently seeking an enthusiastic team player to join a dynamic and collaborative group as a CAD Simulation Engineer on a human factors design team. You’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development and continuing improvement of Apple hardware products by driving research in measurement, analysis, and modeling from a human interaction perspective.

Description

As a member of this team-oriented, collaborative group, you will be working on the latest, most innovative Apple products together with many cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include the following activities:  Write scripts to pre-process and handle data from various sources and formats using statistical analysis and visualization tools. Process, clean, and verify the integrity of 3D data. Investigate new sources that can extend and improve insights. Develop human-device computational models to accurately simulate product interaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help identify statistical analysis and visualizations tools to understand and distill the diversity and variability of human morphology. Create custom visualizations that help decision makers quickly understand the data. The role will require close collaboration with human factor design engineers, computer vision scientists, biomechanists, data scientists, and product engineers with many opportunities to practice and grow communication skills. You’ll have a lot of latitude to define how you work; specific tools matter less than the lateral thinking they enable. This is a truly unique opportunity that exposes you to many different teams at Apple. Ideal candidates have experience analyzing and visualizing statistical analysis and providing clear and concise feedback to teams in a timely manner. Candidates are enthusiastic about designing user studies that leverage motion capture, photogrammetry, force/pressure transducers and other electro-mechanical sensors/systems. Most importantly, a great passion for creating informative visualizations and presentations to communicate results to all levels of the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python with experience working with human body-derived scan/meshes (e.g., photogrammetry, CT, MRI)
• Experience in developing and programming structural/material deformation Finite Element Model solvers
• Equipped with a strong foundation in linear algebra, computational geometry, robotics controls systems, or computer graphics with deep knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling tools
• Must be able to work independently and excel in a dynamic, hands-on, cross-functional and creative corporate environment.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, patience, and aesthetic sensibility.
• Masters degree in an analytical field such as (but not limited to) Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math, Physics, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences, Robotics, Climate or Environmental Science, along with 4+ years relevant work experience. Ph.D. degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with physiology/anatomy
• Experience with designing user-studies that leverage motion capture, photogrammetry, force/pressure transducers and other electro-mechanical sensors/systems
• Passionate about human-computer interaction and user-centered design
• Experience with medical/comfort/fit/biomechanics/ergonomics research for informing commercial products
• Experience with computer vision and machine learning

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.