Battery FEA Engineer

Role Number: 200683114Team: HardwareLocation: CupertinoPosted: 2026-09-14SummaryApple's Battery Engineering team is seeking an experienced FEA Engineer to play a critical role in the design, qualification, and manufacturing of battery systems that power Apple's portable electronic devices. In this position, your models and simulations will directly inform design decisions for nearly every battery Apple ships, impacting reliability, safety, manufacturing processes, and performance across the product portfolio.DescriptionIn this role, your work will directly influence the design and performance of battery systems in products used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. You will be at the center of Apple's battery innovation engine, enabling faster development cycles, improved product safety and reliability, and breakthrough performance.Minimum QualificationsMS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Applied Mechanics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or similarExperience with commercial finite element analysis software such as AbaqusExperience with advanced simulation techniques such as nonlinear constitutive modeling and modeling of high speed events and large deformationsExperience programming in PythonExperience building, debugging, and calibrating finite element modelsPreferred QualificationsPhD and 3+ years relevant industry experienceExperience building, debugging, and calibrating finite element modelsExperience with coupled thermal-mechanical or electrochemical-mechanical modelingExperience with LS-DYNA, ANSYS, or COMSOLExposure to physics-based machine learning methods for surrogate modeling or model order reductionCustom solver development or user-defined material model implementation experienceIndustry experience in battery mechanics, electrochemistry, or energy storage systemsExperience validating complex models against experimental dataExperience designing and executing physical tests for material characterization or model validationFamiliarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and version-controlled software development workflowsPay & BenefitsAt 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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.