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Molding Process Engineer

Apple · Suzhou, China · Shenzhen, China · Shanghai, China

Spotted 119d ago

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Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Jul 28, 2023
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026

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About this role

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment.

At Apple, we believe our products begin with our people! By hiring a team with varied strengths, we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need, we drive innovation.

By hiring incredible engineers, we drive precision. And through our collaborative process, we build memorable experiences for our customers!

These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a hands-on development team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and thrives on innovation to help build the tooling for the world’s most innovative mobile devices.

  • Lead the development of new plastic tooling projects to meet wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements for iPhone tooling.
  • Troubleshooting issues in scientific approach with the use of engineering tools/techniques such as decoupled molding, scientific molding approach, Tolerance Analysis, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma techniques.
  • Serve as Apple’s internal expert for the molding process by leveraging a

thorough understanding of various material properties and tool component

fabrication techniques.

BS/MS in Engineering, Plastics Technology, Polymer Science, or equivalent.

With hand-on molding process experiences, and able to setup, optimize the molding process independently.

Well-trained in scientific injection molding, e.g RJG certified master molder training

Familiar with issue troubleshooting, such as cosmetics, dimensions, and deformation etc. Systematic and strong logical sense

Strong communication skills - written presentation and verbal

Frequent travel within the region is required

Experience in developing plastic processing parameters with hands-on experience in mold setup, process optimization, and problem-solving.

Able to analyze mold flow analysis, scientific study, and provide improvement feedback.

Good knowledge in wide range of materials such as engineering plastic, liquid silicon rubber, thermal plastics, MIM, primer and epoxy.

Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning.

Good knowledge of hot runner systems application and scientific molding technique.

Experience in managing and developing precision parts, high-pace, and mass-volume products with multiple vendors in parallel.

Excellent in written, presentation, and oral communication

Systematic, analytical & strong troubleshooting skills

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.

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