• Job Description

  Req#: 200469270

  Summary

  Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. As a Printing Engineer in the Advanced Process Lab within Manufacturing Design, you will lead print color development trials from initial color match to color tuning DOEs on production scale equipment. Working in our Silicon Valley lab, this is a very hands on position working with our ink suppliers within your own lab.

  Key Qualifications

  • Proven track record of handling fast paced environment with skill at focusing complex asks down to clear, aligned work and project plans.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a color matching lab, preferably with inks and screen printing experience.
  • Strong understanding of color theory and color space (CIELAB, CIELCh), and instrumentation for color and gloss measurement required. Ability to visually assess color match required.
  • Travel around 5-10% as needed. This is not a remote work position.

  Description

  You will be responsible for delivering screen printing on glass . Work with your counterparts in Coatings SME, Product Development and Industrial Design to define color targets and matching trials. Coordinate suppliers on site to assist, implement trial plan and communicate out results for alignment on next steps. Continually coordinate with Coatings SME and suppliers for process development trials.When running trials, hands on personally operating the equipment in all aspects of mixing inks, running the screen printers, ovens and clean up. Receives and reviews work submitted for color development; checks for CCD readiness, adjusts screen printing process controls for ink thickness, print quality; prepares mesh materials for printing, fixture adjustments; measures ink thickness, calibrates curing ovens. Tests samples for ink thickness, assists in color measurements and inspects overall quality. Monitors shelf life of the inks and additives, viscosity, filtration, and ink mixing equipment operation to assure quality standards are met. Completes printing trials and time sheets and denotes materials used. Ownership of lab space, ordering all materials, equipment and scheduling of use.

  Education & Experience

  Technical degree or equivalent experience in Printing Technology, Chemistry, Materials, or related field.

  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 $148,200 and $223,100, 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.
    
    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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