Job Details

? Senior Materials Engineer | Ceramics

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Role Number: 200594621

Here at Apple, the development and integration of revolutionary materials into our products is essential to the mechanical 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 enclosure 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.

Within the Materials Product Design organization, we are seeking an accomplished Senior Materials Engineer with notable expertise Ceramics. Could this be you?

Description

In Materials Product Design, we strive to exceed industry standards by demonstrating creativity in problem-solving, mastery of manipulating material properties and processes to optimize performance, and the ability to deliver material solutions with intricate specifications.

As a Senior Materials Engineer specializing in Ceramics, you will work with an extraordinary team of materials experts to help develop and implement high-performance ceramic materials and processes for a wide range of Apple products. Working closely with multi-functional teams and external vendors, you will determine the best materials and processes to meet the stringent requirements for future products.

The role entails close collaboration with multi-functional partners in Product Design, Manufacturing Design, and Reliability, as well as external vendors, to develop and optimize ceramic compositions and manufacturing techniques to meet Apple’s rigorous functional and aesthetic requirements. Technical proficiency, the capacity for cross-team collaboration , project management, and exceptional interpersonal skills are all essential for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or Ceramics Engineering

• 5+ years experience in ceramics industry

• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects, and deliver products

• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills. Experience in leading project teams and development projects

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally (<10%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in materials structure-process-properties relationship

• Experience with materials characterization and analysis methods (i.e. SEM, EDS, XRD, Raman, Spectrophotometers, etc)

• Technical knowledge of glass, glass-ceramics or structural ceramics like zirconia and alumina

• Familiarity with glass/ceramic material finishing technologies

• Track record of material development for products with demanding performance requirements

• Experience working on products with multi-functional groups (manufacturing, reliability, and others) to drive decisions that influence a product or roadmap direction.

• Experience with additive manufacturing process development (3D printing)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including utilization of statistical tools and techniques

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 about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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