Capacitor Component Technologist
Core
Own Apple's technology strategy for polymer, electrolytic, film, and safety capacitors, driving solutions from concept to mass production across all Apple product lines.
Role type
Senior IC hardware technologist (capacitor component strategy)
Builds
High-volume capacitor components for iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac, AirPods, Vision, and Power Adapters
Domain
Consumer electronics hardware / Materials science & electrochemistry
Required skills
Tantalum polymer and electrolytic capacitor expertise, Film capacitor construction knowledge, Safety/Y-rated capacitor design, Material characterization, DC-bias degradation analysis, Construction-to-performance modeling, Supplier process evaluation, IEC safety standards knowledge, PDN and EMI filter circuit topology familiarity, Device-level reliability engineering
Preferred skills
PFAS-free materials qualification, MLCC ceramic dielectric R&D, Supercapacitor/EDLC construction knowledge, Capacitor supply chain management
Technologies
Ta₂O₅, Al₂O₃, Conductive polymers, Self-healing metallization, IEC 60384-14
Responsibilities
Predict component performance from supplier process choices, Set technology direction 3+ years ahead of integration, Collaborate with Passive Component Technologists and LOB EEs, Manage development programs to on-schedule delivery, Evaluate supplier process and material claims from first principles
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
