Engineer vacancy in Washington USA

Restricted Substances Engineer
SummaryPosted: Dec 18 2023
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200526698


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 you 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 systemsExperience using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools with deep understanding of manufacturing principles practices concepts and termsDemonstrated 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 human and environmental health impacts of chemicalsDemonstrated track record monitoring and ensuring compliance to restricted substance regulations and standards in the electronics sectorExtensive experience engaging with multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure compliance through training workflow processes and IT systemsProficiency in project management – leading organizing and driving work you're doing of complex projects with tight timelinesKnowledge in analytical testing (spectroscopic chromatographic and wet chemistry) and toxicology methods is a plus!Experience developing reporting and analytics to support business decisionsComfortable in environments that depend on influence to drive outcomesExcellent communication skills — written and verbal with diverse audiences from working to executive levelsThrives in fast-paced environments where attention to detail is required


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.

You will be responsible for developing execution strategy and plans demonstrating success through reporting and analytics process and procedure definition and documentation business requirement definition for systems and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to build on a solid foundation to drive excellence in execution.


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 $131500 and $243300 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.