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Phd Polymers Materials Science Chemistry Manager Jobs

... MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Organic Chemistry or 5+ ... manage projects to successful completion Some international travel is required Pay & Benefits At ...

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

... Chemistry o Chemical Engineering o Materials Science o Mechanical Engineering o Or a related field • Strong interest in polymers, materials science, or manufacturing • Detail-oriented with a ...

INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

... Chemistry o Chemical Engineering o Materials Science o Mechanical Engineering o Or a related field • Strong interest in polymers, materials science, or manufacturing • Detail-oriented with a ...

Sr. Scientist

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

This role applies materials science and chemistry expertise to polymers, films, membranes, reagents ... Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within ...

Sr. Scientist

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

This role applies materials science and chemistry expertise to polymers, films, membranes, reagents ... Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within ...

Sr. Scientist

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

This role applies materials science and chemistry expertise to polymers, films, membranes, reagents ... Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within ...

Sr. Scientist

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

This role applies materials science and chemistry expertise to polymers, films, membranes, reagents ... Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within ...

Sr. Scientist

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

This role applies materials science and chemistry expertise to polymers, films, membranes, reagents ... Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within ...

Qualifications · PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related ... polymers and engineering matrix-filler interfaces to achieve targeted functional properties. · ...

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Hardware Polymers Materials Engineer

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 684 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Here at Apple, the development and integration of revolutionary materials into our products is essential to the mechanical and electrical 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 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.
Description
As a Materials Engineer within the Product Design organization, you will drive the development of new plastic materials and processes to meet the structural and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and in support of Apple's ambitious design goals. This position is part of the Polymers Materials team within Materials Engineering.
The candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing new plastics 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
BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Organic Chemistry, plus three years of experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use statistical tools and techniques
Effective written 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
Some international travel is required
Preferred Qualifications
MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Organic Chemistry or 5+ years in plastics industry
Strong materials fundamentals in plastic material properties, part design and fabrication
Experience with plastics manufacturing processes, e.g., injection molding, 3D printing, compression molding, or other technologies
Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, setting priorities and deliver results

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976