Subject Matter Expert, PVD/Coatings
Subject Matter Expert, PVD/Coatings
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24-08-2025
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Job Description
- Participate on a team tasked with developing and implementing processes that create cosmetic and protective finishes for Apples 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.
- MS in Materials Science Chemistry Physics or equivalent
- 5 year 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.
- Verbal and written English proficiency.
- PhD in Materials Science Chemistry Physics or equivalent
- 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).
- 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.
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