Color & Metal Finish (Anodization) Engineer

Color & Metal Finish (Anodization) Engineer

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Design

The Apple Design Team is seeking a Color & Finish (Anodization) Engineer for the Industrial Design group's Color Team. This person will be working closely with designers in color and finish creation to both explore and finalize intended color, texture and finish with aluminum and multiple metals. This role will also work closely with manufacturing design and external vendors. This candidate will need to be on-site in Cupertino, CA or Japan, with very frequent travel to vendors in Japan and China.

Key Qualifications

• At least 3 years of anodizing experience in a professional capacity, and highly detailed environment

• Well known texturing process including method and materials behavior.

• Solid understanding of anodizing process and chemistry - surface treatment and materials and materials of the metals and alloys

• Experience with research in anodizing science preferred

• Chemical engineering background

• A keen eye with the ability to see subtle nuances and variations between color, texture, and finish

• Another material (plastics, textile, glass, etc.) knowledge is a plus

• The knowledge of thin film coating for optical industries is a plus

• Plating knowledge knowledge/experiences is a plus

• Excellent attention to detail and passion for quality

• Strong communication and collaboration skills required

• Curious, resourceful, highly organized, and self motivated demeanor

• Background in color science a strong plus, especially color specialization in matching and formulation of colorants

• Knowledge of chemical analysis methods

• Fluency in reading/writing Japanese is a plus

Description

• Work closely with the ID Color team for color, texture and finish creation, and development in anodization for light metals, and for multiple metal alloys. - Accurately formulate, match, and create/develop recipes using image targets - Corroborate and source and work closely with vendors for chemicals and colorants developing to support color and finish development as technical elements. - Lend any creation and development expertise to internal teams as well as external vendors - Formulation of environmentally friendly chemical replacements in metal finishing

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $148,200.00 and $263,200.00, 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.

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