Subject Matter Expert - PVD Fixture

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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.

Join our Apple SME team shaping the future of advanced coating technologies! As a PVD fixture SME, you’ll design and implement cutting-edge PVD fixtures to meet exacting coating uniformity and coverage standards for complex 3D components in Apple’s premium product enclosures. Collaborate with global experts, optimize deposition processes, and play a vital role in launching revolutionary products worldwide.

Develop next-generation fixtures & mechanical systems with Apple’s design & manufacturing teams.
Validate feasibility of bold manufacturing goals during early development phases.
Conduct studies to ensure mass-production readiness.
Implement scalable, high-volume solutions with contract manufacturers.
Present data-driven insights to influence key business & design decisions.
Periodic travel is required.

BS in Mechanical Design/Manufacturing (MS preferred)
5+ years in fixture/machine development (R&D or production)
Expertise in materials & fabrication (CNC, stamping, MIM, laser, injection molding)
Advanced CAD/CAM skills (Solid Works, CATIA, UG, Pro/E, etc.)
Fluent English capability

Strong cross-functional communication & project management
End-to-end program management in matrix organizations
Passion for innovation & advanced manufacturing
Vacuum technology & high-vacuum equipment design
Mechanical failure analysis & production validation
Programming, simulation, big data analytic, Machine Learning/AI in manufacturing, FEA expertise

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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