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Subject Matter Expert, PVD/Coatings

Apple
Full-time
On-site
Hanoi, Vietnam
Machine Learning

Description

  • 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
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.