Brittles Materials Coatings- Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Description

Summary

Posted: Mar 27, 2024 Role Number: 200459271 Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We are looking for a Brittles Materials Coatings SME who will be part of a team tasked with developing and implementing processes that create optical, functional and decorative thin film and organic coatings and finishes for Apple’s cutting edge brittle enclosures.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• We are hiring for someone with the following background:
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience developing coating for cosmetic surfaces. Experience or training in printing applications, ink manufacturing, polymer chemistry, and coating applications a must.
• Technologies that candidate need to be well versed in: Screen printing, Pad printing, Inkjet printing, Spray application.
• Ink materials development experience is a plus. Fundamental properties of polymers (Mw, Tg, modulus) and how they relate to film properties of paints, inks, or other cosmetic/functional coatings
• Experience or in-depth knowledge in pre-treatment process (cleaning, surface preparation), and curing process is desired
• Experience leading Sophisticated materials/process development in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the selection, set-up, and validation of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to program-manage across multiple projects, vendors and resources.
• Ability to present technical analysis of manufacturing capability to diverse multi-functional team.
• Strong abilities and background in materials characterization (understanding of analytical tools such as SEM / TEM / EDX / FTIR / XPS etc. desirable).
• Expertise and experience in Statistical analysis, DOE methodology is ideal.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean manufacturing training is a strong plus.
• Verbal and written English proficiency.

Description

Description - Develop and implement processes that create cosmetic and protective finishes for Apple’s cutting edge enclosure designs - Investigate new materials and manufacturing methods used to coat a variety surfaces across multiple product lines. - Engage coating and ink suppliers to lead investigations and identify improvements in manufacturing process and material selection. - Lead cosmetic and functional characterization activities to define specifications with Product Design team. - Lead development of ink and coating control plans and work instructions at supplier locations. - Provide structured problem solving support, organize and prioritize investigations, and drive implementation; analyze failure root cause and implement closed-loop corrective actions to ensure timely closure of quality issues. - Understand reliability testing requirements and drive production to meet specifications. - Understand relationship between formulation, mixing, coating, curing processes and product performance. Leverage this understanding to troubleshoot production problems. - Conduct yield gap studies and develop/implement plans to close. - Optimize equipment and fixtures to drive process capability. - Work with Global Supply Managers to develop measurement technologies feasibility and viability to mitigate commercial and ramp risk. - Proactively support identification / selection / qualification of new coatings and ink suppliers globally to enhance supply and technical capability of our supply chain.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience BE/ME in Printing Technology, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.