Apple
Materials Scientist - Capacitors
$145K–$264K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in capacitor or passive component technologies, and minimum 5 years of direct, on-site capacitor manufacturing experience; manufacturing experience preferably in a recent role.
- Education
- PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
About the job
Sets capacitor technology strategy and leads materials evaluation and supplier development from concept through mass production across Apple product lines.
What you'll do
- Set technology direction for non-MLCC capacitor families and predict performance from materials and manufacturing processes.
- Bridge cross-functional Apple teams and global suppliers to develop and deliver capacitor solutions.
- Manage development programs and evaluate supplier materials, processes, and reliability.
What they ask for
- Extensive professional expertise across polymer, film, and safety capacitors, including material characterization, reliability, and construction-to-performance modeling.
- Deep materials science and electrochemistry knowledge, including dielectric formation, sintering, polymer behavior, and capacitor failure mechanisms.
- Familiarity with PDN and EMI filter topologies, power supply design, IEC safety frameworks, regulatory requirements, and consumer-device reliability.
- At least 5 years of direct, on-site capacitor manufacturing experience; PhD in a listed field and at least 5 years of relevant capacitor or passive-component experience.
Nice to have
- Track record leading passive-component development from concept to mass production across multiple capacitor families.
- Experience with PFAS-free qualification and supplier transitions; MLCC or supercapacitor/EDLC familiarity is a plus.
Pay
$144,600 and $263,800 (base salary)
Tools
tantalum polymer, aluminum polymer, aluminum electrolytic, film capacitor, safety/Y-rated capacitors, PDN, EMI, IEC 60384-14
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