Apple is Hiring Experts to Work With Liquidmetal

Apple is hiring a small team of experts who will be responsible for developing amorphous alloy composition, molding and forming processes.

AppleInsider found two job postings for engineers and one for a manager as Apple looks to create hardware constructed from a newly licensed, super-durable custom metal alloy known as "Liquidmetal".


This a highly visible role with the following responsibilities:

• Developing amorphous alloy composition, molding and forming processes, and secondary operations (e.g. machining, grinding, finishing) as applicable to Apple requirements.
• Meeting quality, capacity, logistics and cost requirements by working closely with Industrial Design, Product Design and Global Supply Managers.
• Identifying, researching, developing, and qualifying world-class equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Optimizing process capabilities to achieve dimensional tolerance and cosmetic finish requirements.
• Developing manufacturing processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Working with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers.
• Amorphous Alloy composition, processing, and finishing familiarity essential.
• Provide onsite support at manufacturing sites during development.

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