Apple
Surface Finishing - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Anodizing
$164K–$246K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in anodizing, etching, or a related chemical surface-finishing operation.
- Education
- Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field.
About the job
Develops and optimizes high-volume surface-finishing processes, especially anodizing, from product concept through mass production to meet cosmetic and functional requirements.
What you'll do
- Develop and adjust finishing processes to achieve designers’ desired product finishes and production requirements.
- Assess supplier capabilities and implement manufacturing processes and controls to address production gaps.
- Analyze processes and present findings to decision-makers throughout product development and mass production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in anodizing, etching, or a related chemical surface-finishing operation.
- Frequent overseas travel required (25+%).
Nice to have
- Experience with mechanical and chemical finishing processes for demanding cosmetic and functional requirements.
- Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices; a graduate degree is a plus.
Pay
$163,500 to $246,200 USD base salary
Tools
anodizing, etching
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