Adhesive & Laser Lab Engineer - Advanced Process Lab
Apple
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
USD 128,400-193,800 / year + Equity
Posted on May 17, 2026
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We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Adhesion & Laser Process Lab Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining precision adhesive joint systems and laser processing operations within a state-of-the-art lab environment. You will work at the intersection of materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing innovation, partnering closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to drive process excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in precision adhesive processes, practical laser equipment operation experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role that requires strong experimental design skills, clear communication with leadership, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities. You must be comfortable working in required PPE and thrive in an environment that demands both scientific rigor and hands-on problem solving.
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex adhesive joint systems in a lab environment
- Collaborate with internal cross functional partners & external suppliers to design experiments consisting of scope definition, adhesive selection, adhesive joint design, and design of fixtures/assembly tools that support repeatability, efficiency and reliability
- Prioritize, schedule, design, and conduct adhesive process investigations. Throughout experiment, communicate progress, document and present results to leadership teams.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment to support trials, including working with suppliers for maintenance, repairs and upgrades, developing detailed work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation
- Practical experience operating laser processing equipment for marking, ablation, and cutting applications, with the ability to rapidly learn new laser platforms and techniques.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield and reduce defects in adhesive processes
- Seek out new, cutting edge adhesive process technologies to keep the lab aligned with the latest industry innovations
- Document and create clear reports and specifications that can be understood and reproduced by other teams
- Work with regulatory and facility team to ensure tools and materials in the lab are operating within required safety standards.
- 3-5+ years relevant experience working with precision adhesive processes such as dispense and lamination
- BS minimum (MS preferred) in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or relevant STEM field
- International travel up to 20%.
- Experience designing experiments focused on selecting optimal adhesive chemistry, processes and joint designs
- Familiar with operating, including programming, various dispense tools.
- Familiar and comfortable working in required PPE
- Hands on, fast learner, excited to design trials, debug and fix equipment/tools.
- Detailed oriented, organized, self starter, and motivated in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient in CAD (NX, Catia, Solidworks)