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Materials Scientist

Apple, Inc.
United States, San Diego
March 31, 2023
Summary Posted: Feb 2, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200460947 At Apple, our Products, Services, and Customer Experiences demand extraordinary innovation. Technology and environmental breakthroughs are crucial in the materials and processes we bring into production to lead the world in terms of Carbon and Material performance. Can you imagine your talent supporting Apple's next leap ahead? We are expanding our new team of Materials Specialists in the Advanced Technology Group with a key focus on bringing deep materials knowledge and characterization of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flex printed circuits (FPCs) into the core product design process. We need you! Are you passionate about materials and being part of an extraordinary engineering team? Do you want to be part of a multi-functional initiative with outstanding suppliers and institutes delivering first of a kind material development? Do you adopt ownership and accountability? Do you want to work hand-in-hand with phenomenal people across Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Design for Manufacturing in Apple's key Product teams? If yes, we want you to join our diverse and impactful team. Come Join us! Key Qualifications The ideal individual has an in-depth knowledge of polymer and composite materials, including sample preparation, familiarity with test equipment and data analysis methods. Hands on experience is highly desirable. Experience with leading materials engineering projects for polymeric/composite structural parts. Experience with various industry specifications for testing polymer and composite materials, preferably materials used in printed circuit boards or flexible printed circuit boards Experience in material characterization, material selection and root-cause analysis of mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical performance of materials. Attention to detail and a strong passion for quality Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-functional teams about various topics such as product requirements, technology specifications, project schedules A proven dedication to continuous self-improvement. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills Description This position is within the newly formed Advanced Technology Group - Materials Engineering team, and the individual will directly support product design FEA methods team, product reliability and manufacturing teams, and lead the materials testing of polymer and composite materials in printed circuit boards and flex printed circuits across all Apple Products. They will identify and develop material performance requirements and establish accelerated test methods. They will take ownership of building the PCB/FPC materials function in this location and be the local site lead for materials. They will build up the laboratory capabilities and oversee equipment setup, test execution, interpretation, and review of the test reports. Job responsibilities will also include coordinating with Electronic Materials and Product Design teams to develop test procedures, understand material to part correlation and establish evaluation criteria. The successful candidate must possess the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously with competing priorities. Education & Experience Most of our Engineers have Advanced Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymers Science, or an equivalent field, but if you've followed a different path to expertise in Polymers and Composite materials, we still want to hear from you. Additional Requirements 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 $144,500 and $250,000, 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. 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.