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Description
The candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing new coating materials used across Apple hardware products. They will foster collaborative relationships with Apple suppliers in order to influence product development to meet material needs anticipated in future Apple product designs. They will collaborate with product design and industrial design groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part designs. They will help deliver Apple’s materials environmental goals and reduce the carbon footprint of plastics. This position will require a high level of autonomy and effective communication as well as the management of multiple projects in parallel.
Minimum Qualifications
MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, plus 3+ years in coating industry Strong materials fundamentals in polymer material properties Experience in polymer coating chemistries and application processes. Knowledge of paint materials and design for manufacturing in terms of geometry and cosmetic quality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use statistical tools and techniques Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects with high attention to details, setting priorities and deliver results Ability to travel within China and Internationally within Asia 25%-35%
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or 10+ years in coating industry Effective written, presentation and verbal communication skills, providing technical expertise and updates on project milestones High attention to detail, fastidious management of large quantities of details, solution-driven mindset to manage projects to successful completion Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, setting priorities and deliver results Familiarity with failure characterizations techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive failure root cause
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