Restricted Substances Engineer

Job Description

Summary

Posted: Dec 15, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200526698 The role is open in multiple Business Locations- Austin/Cupertino/San Diego/Boulder Imagine what you could do here? At Apple, our ambition is to make products without taking from the Earth. Getting there requires focus and innovation in three key areas: climate change, resources, and smarter chemistry. We believe that our products should be safe for anyone who assembles, uses, or recycles them. As our Restricted Substances Engineer on the Environmental Technologies team, the individual will help drive the adoption of innovative solutions through product design and engineering directed at creating world-class products using materials that protect human and environmental health in support of Apple’s Smarter Chemistry goals. Come join us!

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in electronic product manufacturing and environmental compliance management systems
• Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools with deep understanding of manufacturing principles, practices, concepts, and terms
• Familiarity with global environmental product compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACh) and standards (e.g., IEEE 1680.1)
• Knowledge and experience in green chemistry and the impact of chemicals on health of human & environment
• Extensive experience engaging with multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure compliance through training, workflow processes, and IT systems
• Knowledge in analytical testing (spectroscopic, chromatographic, and wet chemistry) and toxicology methods is a plus!

Description

Description This position is offered in Apple’s Environmental Technologies group within Apple’s Hardware Engineering division. Responsibilities will include leading programs orchestrating the work of a globally dispersed team and working with intern customers to drive proven results in product compliance, assessment of chemicals and materials used in our products, and demonstration of company's environmental achievements. We look at you to lead, supervise and inform internal teams on restricted substances requirements driven by Global Regulations and Standards. Building a nuanced understanding of regulatory trends and best available science to identify chemicals of concern in various materials and electronics products in order to drive voluntary restriction programs will be another key responsibility at this role. Partnering with external vendors on details of the use of materials, identifying substances that should be removed due to their hazardous properties, and supporting execution of phase-out programs. Supporting revision of environmental specifications, conducting supporting analysis to restrict substances with potential human health or environmental impacts, and suggesting improvements and implementing restrictions and driving phase-out initiatives.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience Bachelors / Masters in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Related field

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,500 and $243,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.