Materials Engineer Data Management

Summary Posted: Mar 13, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200595096 Here at Apple, the development and integration of revolutionary materials into our products is essential to the mechanical and electrical integrity, aesthetics, and overall feel our customers have come to expect. These materials are a critical aspect of what makes Apple products the best electronic devices in the world!Our Materials Engineering Product Design team is dedicated to creating and optimizing these materials. We influence and enable innovative designs across all Apple product lines year after year. We work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love.We are looking for a Materials Engineer with deep knowledge of data management systems and processes. Could this be you? Description Description As a Materials Engineer within the Product Design organization, you will drive the development and maintenance of our materials specifications, which are the foundation of Apple devices. You will work in partnership with materials experts within the organization, supporting a group of Materials and Product Design Engineers in managing materials data through our database platform. Helping determine how it is used to influence and inform materials and product development decisions will be key.You will guide the successful implementation of new materials data workflows across the Product Design organization, supporting both tactical and strategic development of new features. This will include materials data management, database curation, training product engineers on use of the database, and providing data-driven analysis and insights. This role will also feature the creation of new tools and processes to facilitate data management and reporting, enabling new uses and deploying applications for data through collaboration with other Materials and Product Design colleagues. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics
• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant industry
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, providing technical expertise and updates on project milestones
• High attention to detail, fastidious management of large quantities of details, process driven mentality to manage details and data integrity to ensure high fidelity and excellence
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, setting priorities and deliver results
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy

Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Strong materials fundamentals in process-structure-properties-performance relationships
• Knowledge of different materials characterization and analytical methods (i.e. SEM, EDS, XRD, Raman, mechanical tests, etc)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Experience using and managing an engineering database
• Experience working within a product development process (PDP) and knowledge of engineering milestones and phase gates for design validation and verification

Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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.
  
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