IC Packaging Engineer
AppleJob Title
IC Packaging Engineer
Role Summary
Design and validate thermal solutions for integrated circuits and semiconductor packages to meet performance and energy-efficiency targets. Collaborate with silicon designers, system thermal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop modeling, simulation, and test-based solutions for mobile and high-power platforms.
Experience Level
Mid-level role. The posting indicates approximately 4 years of related experience is expected.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include modeling, analysis, cross-team debugging, and optimization of IC/package thermal performance.
- Architect thermal solutions addressing chip energy efficiency and performance scaling.
- Run CFD and heat-transfer simulations; develop reduced-order and detailed thermal models.
- Provide thermal modeling at die and package levels and advise on packaging/floor-planning trade-offs.
- Work cross-functionally with silicon design and system thermal teams to diagnose and resolve thermal issues.
- Analyze simulation and measurement data to improve product thermal management.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Proficiency applying heat transfer principles and analytical methods to packaging and system-level thermal design.
- Experience implementing conductive heat-transfer models and automating simulation workflows using C++ or Python.
- Experience using CFD tools to analyze flow and heat transfer for air- or liquid-cooled systems.
- Experience designing advanced cooling solutions and optimizing packaging architecture for sustained power and thermal efficiency.
- Experience with CAD tools for design, prototyping, and manufacturing of thermal hardware.
- Familiarity with two-phase heat transfer and cold-plate design for high-power applications.
- Experience designing and running thermal characterization tests to validate thermal response under realistic conditions.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics to optimize pressure drop, flow distribution, and coolant flow rates.
Education Requirements
Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required. The posting pairs this with approximately 4 years of relevant experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
