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Coating Materials Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

... the surface durability and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and in ... MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, plus 3+ years in coating ...

Kemet

Material Scientist

Simpsonville, SC

Apply engineering and scientific research methods to refine existing coating processes for better ... Familiarity with surface characterization techniques to evaluate coating integrity. * Demonstrated ...

KEMET

Material Scientist

Simpsonville, SC · On-site

Apply engineering and scientific research methods to refine existing coating processes for better ... Familiarity with surface characterization techniques to evaluate coating integrity. * Demonstrated ...

Apple

Coating Materials Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$147K - $272K/yr

... the surface durability and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and in ... Preferred Qualifications PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or ...

Xcimer Energy

Coatings Materials Scientist

Denver, CO · On-site

As a Coatings Materials Scientist in the Materials & Process Engineering (M&P) Department, you will ... Surface analysis and coating thickness/roughness measurements * Strong ability to correlate ...

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What is the difference between Scientist Surface Coating vs Chemist Surface Coatings?

AspectScientist Surface CoatingChemist Surface Coatings
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field; often requires research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry; focus on formulation and chemical analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development centers, testing facilitiesLaboratories, manufacturing plants, quality control labs
Industry UsageResearch and development, innovation in coating technologiesProduct formulation, testing, quality assurance in coatings manufacturing

While both roles involve chemistry and coatings, Scientists Surface Coating focus on research and developing new coating materials, whereas Chemists Surface Coatings typically work on formulation, testing, and quality control of existing products. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus within the surface coatings industry.

Coating Materials Engineer

Coating Materials Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 662 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Our Materials Engineering Product Design team is dedicated to creating and optimizing polymer 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...As a Materials Engineer within the Product Design organization, you will drive the development of new coating materials and processes to meet the surface durability and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and in support of Apple's ambitious design goals.
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.
MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, plus 3+ years in coating industryStrong materials fundamentals in polymer material propertiesExperience 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 techniquesDemonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects with high attention to details, setting priorities and deliver resultsAbility to travel within China and Internationally within Asia 25%-35%
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or 10+ years in coating industryEffective written, presentation and verbal communication skills, providing technical expertise and updates on project milestonesHigh attention to detail, fastidious management of large quantities of details, solution-driven mindset to manage projects to successful completionDemonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, setting priorities and deliver resultsFamiliarity 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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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.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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