Color & Metal Finish (Anodization) Engineer

　　Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

　　Design

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　　Summary

　　Posted:Jan 18, 2024

　　Role Number: 200535816

　　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 finishingEducation & Experience

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　　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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.Apple Footer

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