Subject Matter Expert : Surface finishing - Chennai
Core
Develop new highly cosmetic surface finishes (colors, textures) for Apple products by matching, piloting, and scaling anodized finishes for production.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing process engineer (surface finishing)
Builds
Production-ready cosmetic anodized finishes and surface textures for high-volume enclosures
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing, surface chemistry, anodizing
Required skills
Anodizing process development, mechanical surface preparation (blasting, tumbling, polishing), metal resin bonding, supplier capability evaluation, statistical analysis, DOE principles, color theory and measurement, process control definition, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Chemical metal surface treatments (conversion coating), color discrimination, cleaning/surfactant knowledge for aluminum pretreatment, automation implementation, FA and defect characterization, international supply chain management, advanced analytical tools for surface topography
Technologies
Anodizing equipment, statistical software, surface topography analyzers
Responsibilities
Research and implement new surface finishing methods; evaluate and validate new processes/equipment; drive on-site support at supplier locations; present analysis to decision makers for commercial/design commitments; define critical process requirements and controls for high-yield output
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
