The people here at Apple don t just build products they craft the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries It s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourage the innovation that runs through everything we do from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts Imagine what you could do here Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it A job at Apple is unlike any other you ve had You will be challenged You will be inspired And you ll be proud At Apple phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products services and customer experiences very quickly Bring passion and dedication to your job and there s no telling what you could accomplish We are looking for a highly skilled FTIR Spectroscopist to join a multi-disciplinary team of failure analysis engineers at our lab in Bangalore India In this role you will be involved in providing characterisation support on a wide variety of materials material degradation and contamination issues to determine the root cause of failures by working closely with various cross-functional teams Description Do you have a passion for understanding the inner workings of products components and materials Do you have a keen focus for using Analytical tools to understand material failure and creatively characterize organic-based materials polymers adhesives films plastics Come join a company that creates the kind of wonder that s revolutionized entire industries Our team is comprised of talented highly collaborative scientists and engineering professionals who are passionate about their work and its impact to the customer and our products We work in a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment managing multiple deadlines and handling numerous projects at a time As a Materials Engineer Expert FTIR Spectroscopist you will be responsible for conducting Failure Analysis on cross-functional projects involving different internal and external partners and ensuring that they are planned well-executed and on-time Responsibilities Lead FTIR-based failure analysis and characterization of adhesives films plastics and polymer systems specifically for organic and multi-component formulations Conduct detailed characterizations of polymers adhesives and films analyzing material properties interactions and potential degradation mechanisms to identify root causes of failure Develop and execute experimental plans that leverage FTIR spectroscopy to solve complex material challenges ensuring thorough investigation and reliable results Collaborate cross-functionally with other Material Scientists and engineers on the team to develop and execute multi-technique experimental plans to drive root cause Collaborate closely with company-wide engineers technical teams and requestors to ensure alignment on project goals and effective communication of findings Utilize a broad range of IR analysis techniques ATR transmission micro-spectroscopy and perform skilled and insightful interpretation of spectra with minimal reliance on automated libraries and avoiding over-interpretation Engage with cross-functional team members and specialists as needed recognizing when additional expertise is required to achieve the best outcomes Document and present results in reports that clearly communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to the development of creative FTIR and other molecular optical and or polymer analysis methodologies and best practices within the team continuously advancing our analytical capabilities Minimum Qualifications 2 years of industry experience in FTIR spectroscopy and failure analysis with PhD in Chemistry Polymer Science Materials Science or a related field Extensive experience in FTIR analysis of organic materials polymers adhesives films and plastics especially in failure investigation and material degradation studies Strong expertise in polymer and adhesive science with familiarity in consumer products and consumer electronics components and assemblies Proficient in all types of IR analysis techniques capable of performing nuanced tool-based spectral interpretation with careful attention to accuracy Excellent communication skills able to convey complex technical findings in an accessible manner to diverse stakeholders Highly collaborative with a natural curiosity and a creative solution-driven approach to problem-solving Preferred Qualifications Background in consumer electronics materials with knowledge of typical failure modes in polymers adhesives and plastic components with 5 years of industry experience Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative environment supporting knowledge sharing and teamwork across projects Submit CV