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Apple Brittle Deco Subject Matter Expert United States, California, Cupertino 11402798
01.06.2024
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Description
In this high visibility role, you will investigate and develop solutions to overcome ambitious technical tasks that require non-standard manufacturing approaches.•Develop and implement coatings that achieve challenging cosmetic & functional requirements in our highly visible brittle substrates•Work directly with overseas manufacturers implementing solutions meeting high-volume commercial goals; collaborate with premier equipment and process manufacturing partners to create next-generation processes and test limits of process capabilities•Determine feasibility to achieve aggressive goals evaluating manufacturing processes at early stages of product development•Plan and complete studies to confirm process capability to achieve technical goals for high volume programs•Present analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial and design commitments •Assess specific coating requirements and relate design goals to process, equipment, and material requirements that will be used to evaluate a set of options to solve difficult manufacturing problems.•Research manufacturing processes and evaluate them for their potential to achieve technical goals. Develop expert level understanding of key process drivers in order to determine how to best to leverage process capabilities. Apply that knowledge as the technical resource for other process teams to support implementation at supplier locations.•Plan and implement development trials to test feasibility, optimize process inputs, and validate capabilities of process options. Analyze results and provide recommendations based on sound engineering discernment as well as data.•Present analysis to key decision makers which will be used to make significant commercial and design commitments.•Project management experience and ability to program-manage across multiple projects, vendors and resources.
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in hands-on development of coating (ink, painting, PVD, CVD) and/or production environment
- Experience in coating equipment hardware design
- Advanced materials/process development experience
- Expertise relating material properties to design requirements, process drivers, and test methodologies
- Ability to lead a development program to a schedule from research phase into manufacturing execution in a matrixed organization
- Expertise using advanced analytical techniques to characterize chemical and mechanical properties or troubleshoot failure modes
- Experience establishing and validating coating processes for mass production
- Excellent analytical skills with an emphasis toward implementing solutions
- Self-motivated with a dedication to delivering high quality results in a dynamic environment
- Periodic domestic and overseas travel expected (up to 30%)
Education & Experience
BS or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering
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 $148,200 and $223,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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