Process/Equipment Development Engineer

Process/Equipment Development Engineer

Apple

Dietikon, Switzerland

The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it!

To help us with this, we are seeking an exceptional, innovative and highly motivated Process Engineer to join our international team and work on revolutionary products in an environment of excellence, creativity, innovation and partnership. The position entails working in an innovative work environment within the Zurich hardware technology incubation team. We are a small, agile and multi-disciplinary team forming part of the wider Apple Hardware Technology organization. With significant lab space, we are pursuing ground-breaking hardware development to enable future products and features that enrich the lives of our customers.

Description

As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing processes that support next-generation hardware innovations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, materials, metrology, and equipment engineering, with a focus on creating robust, scalable processes from initial proof-of-concept through to high volumes. Your responsibilities will include developing new process capabilities including equipment responsibility, planning and executing design of experiments (DOE), conducting failure mode and root cause analyses, and contributing to process integration and yield improvement strategies. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as you will be navigating in a dynamic development environment with evolving priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of technical expertise within the area of process development, chemistry and/or material science. Furthermore, a strong problem-solving capability, and a collaborative mindset to help develop early-stage concepts with the vision on scalable, high-volume manufacturing solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. Degree or higher in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, materials, or product development environment;
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects from early development stages to high-volume production;
• Proficiency in developing module processes and implementing data-driven process improvements;
• Hands-on expertise with DOE, GR&R studies, SPC, and data analysis tools;
• Experience in CAD software and generating technical drawings;
• Strong background in failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and driving solutions to improve product yield and quality;
• Open-minded and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments;
• Creative, quick-thinking, persistent, and empathetic with a team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in optical and mechanical metrology techniques;
• Experience working with customized equipment and automation solutions;
• Programming skills, especially in Python, for data analysis or automation tasks;
• Background in micro-assembly processes and pick-and-place (PnP) equipment;
• Knowledge of surface coating, activation, and bonding adhesion technologies.

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