Lab-Based Surface Finishing Lead – Cosmetic Process
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appleSunnyvale (CA)
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SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Apple Inc. Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Surface Finishing SME for the Advanced Process Lab. The role focuses on replicating Apple finishes, developing novel surfaces, and characterizing targets to enable transfer to supplier sites.
It is a fully on-site, lab-based position requiring 5 days a week, with ~25% travel. Responsibilities include operating finishing processes, measuring surfaces, defining process controls, and collaborating with suppliers and Cupertino teams to ensure repeatable
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