Materials Engineer-Ink, Coating(Packaging)
Core
Drive development and evaluation of new print materials, coatings, and inks for Apple's structural packaging to ensure performance, sustainability, and customer experience.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (packaging/printing)
Builds
Next-generation environmentally-responsible print materials and coating solutions for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics packaging, printing technologies, material science
Required skills
Material science concepts, structure-property relationships, large-scale printing technologies (water-based, UV, offset, flexo, silkscreen, inkjet), color science and formulation, supplier relationship management, technical risk identification, characterization method development
Preferred skills
Statistical analysis (DOE, Process Stability/Control/Capability), D/PFMEA, analytical techniques (XRF, SEM, EDS, FTIR, TEM, ICP, GCMS, XPS), experience with paper/fiber/bio-based materials
Technologies
XRF, SEM, EDS, FTIR, TEM, ICP, GCMS, XPS
Responsibilities
Curate material portfolio and make recommendations; establish relationships with manufacturers and printers to identify emerging technologies; provide technical leadership for new material development from concept to launch; collaborate with design and manufacturing to integrate application requirements; create material specifications and OQC targets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC