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Materials Engineer - Textiles

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

Why Apple? At Apple we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a diverse team we drive creative thinking. By giving that team everything they need we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers we drive precision. And through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. Why Softgoods? The Apple Softgoods Engineering team works with textiles, non-wovens, leather, polyurethanes, silicone and other soft polymers. Our mission is to use these incredible materials to enable new product categories, and to enhance Apple’s existing product lines. Bringing Apple engineering and precision to products made of soft materials is an exciting challenge and requires a creative and open minded approach. We have a talented team of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We all work together in a customized lab where we design, engineer and develop the best Softgoods products in the world. What is the role? We are seeking a motivated engineer to drive material development in the areas of woven and knit textiles. The position requires you to drive strategic next generation materials, engage in hands-on project-based work, and establish key material supplier relationships. We encourage anyone who is passionate about sustainability and the environment, building relationships, developing top technical talent, and approaching problem solving with curiosity and imagination to apply. We value people with a desire to learn new skills and have an approach to challenging questions as opportunities for insight. To that end, we are committed to professional development across all aspects of materials and communication, with mentorship and training opportunities both within and outside Apple.

Description

Collaborate with industrial design, product design and manufacturing teams on material selection, design and manufacturing process development that meets performance, aesthetics and other product requirements. Creation of material specifications based on critical to quality attributes for product design. Utilize appropriate statistical and/or data analysis tools that translate these material critical attributes into repeatable and capable manufacturing process. Establish and manage relationships with manufacturers/suppliers to identify emerging technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of material structure and property/performance relationship.

• Strong background in characterizing and specifying materials and performance using design of experiments.

• Expertise driving material scoping and development.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and resolution to solve complex problems.

• 3+ years proven experience in yarn and textile constructions preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Textile Engineering or related fields.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Phd in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Textile Engineering or related fields.

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 $143,100 and $214,500, 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.

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