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Apple Optical Materials Engineer United States, California, Cupertino 224887247
21.12.2024
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Description
- Investigate and develop optical thin films, coatings and optical polymer materials - Work with vendors to identify and modify key materials that can enable new optical technologies
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Optics, Engineering Physics, Physics with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Technical experience in polymer chemistry, polymer films and optical materials
- Experience with thin films, coating processes, optical & material characterization, surface and interfacial science, and/or material chemistry
- Experience working with polymer synthesis, formulation development of aqueous/non aqueous coatings, formulation characterization methods or corresponding wet deposition techniques
- Experience in design of experiments and corresponding statistical data analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex material and interface challenges in a manufacturing setting
- Expertise in surface and interface analysis, characterization, failure analysis, etc.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a multi-functional team
- Hands-on experience and consistent track record in relevant areas in optical films, polymer films, coatings & materials, sophisticated process technology development, and associated equipment
- Experience leading domestic and international vendors
- Knowledgeable of thin film deposition and corresponding metrology methods (ex. PVD, CVD, ALD, wet coatings/processing, XPS, SEM, TEM, AFM, and XRD, etc.)
- Understanding of optical coatings design, finite element analysis (FEA), light-matter interactions and corresponding basics
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.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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