Color Resin Engineer - Materials PD

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Color Resin Engineer to advance color resin materials and processes for enclosure design across product lines.

You will set specifications and scale materials with cross-functional teams, including Industrial Design, Operations, and Reliability, shaping the look and feel of our devices. Based in Cupertino, you will contribute to color analysis, modeling, and validation while traveling internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of industry experience
• Technical knowledge of pigments, dyes, and resins
• Familiarity with color analysis and color modeling (reflectance curves, visual assessment of color)
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Technical project management experience leading a project from R&D to production
• Excellent verbal and written communication and social skills
• Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
• This position will require international travel (10%+)

Responsibilities

• Drive the rapid advancement of materials and processes used on the enclosures of all products.
• Set material specifications and work with cross-functional teams to bring materials to scale.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Operations, and Reliability teams to define look and feel of enclosures across product lines.

Skills

Analytical/problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Color analysis

Pigments/dyes/resins knowledge

Technical project management

Education

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, extraordinary ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences. The mechanical integrity and the way our products look and feel to our customers is an essential aspect of what makes Apple products the best electronic devices in the world. Our Materials Engineering Product Design team is dedicated to designing new materials that influence and enable innovative enclosure designs across all of our product lines year after year. We work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love!

Description

As part of the Materials Product DesignEngineering team at Apple, you will help design the next generation of theworld's finest electronic devices.You will drivethe rapid advancementof materials and processes that are used on the enclosures of all our products. As a Color Resin Engineer, you will drive the development of new color resin materials and processes to meet strict structural and aesthetic requirements, setting material specifications, and working with our cross-functional teams to bring these materials to scale. You will work closely with manydifferent cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Operations, andReliability. Come join a team that helps to define the look and feel of our enclosures across all product lines at Apple!

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of industry experience
• Technical knowledge of pigments, dyes, and resins
• Familiarity with color analysis and color modeling (reflectance curves, visual assessment of color)
• Strong analytical/problem solvingskills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Technical project management experience leading a project from R&D to production
• Excellent verbal and written communication and social skills
• Flexibility and comfort working in aquickly changing environment
• This position will require international travel (10%+)

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years work experience in resin compounding
• Experience working remotely with vendors
• Experience working on multiple products on different development timelines
• Experience with high-quality cosmetic parts and finishes in high volume
• Track record of material selectionand development for products with demanding performance requirements

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 Benefits

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 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 applicant

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