· Participate on a team tasked with developing and implementing processes that create cosmetic and protective finishes for Apple’s world class enclosure designs.
· Investigate new materials and manufacturing methods used to coat a variety of surfaces across multiple product lines.
· Engage coating and equipment suppliers to lead investigations and identify improvements in manufacturing process and material selection.
· Lead cosmetic and functional characterization activities to define specifications with Product Design team.
· Lead development of coating control plans and work instructions at supplier locations.
· Provide structured problem solving support, organize and prioritize investigations, and drive implementation; analyze failure root cause and implement closed-loop corrective actions to ensure timely closure of quality issues.
· Understand reliability testing requirements and drive production to meet specifications.
· Understand relationship between thin film stack design, material, coating processes and product performance. Leverage this understanding to troubleshoot production problems.
· Conduct yield gap studies and develop/implement plans to close.
· Optimize equipment and fixtures to drive process capability.
· Work with cross functional team (MD, PD and ID) to develop measurement technologies feasibility and viability to mitigate commercial and ramp risk.
· Proactively support identification / selection / qualification of new coatings and ink suppliers globally to enhance supply and technical capability of our supply chain.
Minimum Qualifications
MS in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent.
10+ years working experience, including 5+ years experience or training in thin film manufacturing or design.
Experience in one or more of following process technologies is must: PVD, CVD or dry etching.
Experience or skill in one of optical simulation software: macleod, TFCALC etc.
Experience leading process development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Experience in the selection, set-up, and validation of manufacturing equipment.
Ability to program-manage across multiple projects, vendors and resources.
Ability to present technical analysis of manufacturing capability to diverse cross-functional team.
Strong abilities and background in materials characterization (understanding of analytical tools such as SEM / TEM / EDX / FTIR / XPS etc. desirable).
Verbal and written English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent.
Materials development experience is a plus.
Experience or knowledge in pre-treatment process, ink printing is a strong plus.
Frequent domestic and some overseas travel expected.
Experience in massive data analysis, coding and machine learning would be a plus.