Materials Engineer | Glass & Ceramics

Summary
Posted: Jan 10, 2024
Role Number:200533031
Here at Apple, the development and integration of revolutionary materials into our products is essential to the mechanical integrity, aesthetics, and overall feel our customers have come to expect. These materials are a critical aspect of what makes Apple products the best electronic devices in the world! Our Materials Engineering Product Design team is dedicated to creating and optimizing these materials. We influence and enable innovative enclosure designs across all Apple 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. As a Materials Engineer | Glass & Ceramics within the Materials Product Design organization, you will drive the rapid advancement of materials and processes that are the foundation of Apple devices. Working closely with multi-functional teams and external vendors, you will determine the optimal engineering paths to meet the stringent requirements in future Apple products. Are you ready to help us take our products to the next level?
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant industry
• Strong materials fundamentals in structure-properties relationship
• Knowledge of different materials characterization and analysis methods (i.e. SEM, EDS, XRD, Raman, Spectrophotometers, etc)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to independently, drive projects, and deliver products
• Communicate effectively with team members, providing technical expertise and updates on project milestones
• Familiarity with brittle material finishing technologies (highly preferred)
Technical knowledge of glass, glass-ceramics or structural ceramics (highly preferred)

Description
Description
As a Materials Engineer | Glass & Ceramics, you will work with a team of multi-functional partners and external vendors to develop, test, and validate new material solutions for a wide range of Apple products. Your ability to deep dive into material fundamentals, creatively solve challenging problems, and collaborate well with interdisciplinary teams is key to delivering the best material solutions and products to our customers. This position will require occasional domestic or international travel (<10>
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements

• Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

Pay & Benefits
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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.