Color Resin Engineer - Materials PD
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 Design Engineering team at Apple, you will help design the next generation of the world's finest electronic devices. You will drive the rapid advancement of 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 many different cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Operations, and Reliability. Come join a team that helps to define the look and feel of our enclosures across all product lines at Apple!
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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 selection and development for products with demanding performance requirements
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 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%+)
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 $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
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion
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