Materials Engineer, Packaging Innovation & Sustainability

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Packaging PD team is seeking a materials-focused engineer to design and evaluate packaging materials for Apple products, from shippers to finished boxes. You will translate product requirements into material specifications and work cross-functionally to validate feasibility.

You will design material performance studies, perform DOE plans, conduct statistical analyses, and develop supplier and manufacturing collaborations to implement IQC/OQC processes for sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of material science fundamentals.
• Strong analytical/creative problem-solving skills; ability to use statistical tools and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written presentation skills, able to present technical details succinctly.
• Ability to travel internationally, up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new materials, maintain material data portfolio, and consult on material selection.
• Translate product-level requirements into material and process specifications, working cross-functionally to validate feasibility.
• Design and execute material performance studies, including test methods, DOE plans, and statistical analysis.
• Create material specifications and partner with suppliers and manufacturing engineers to implement IQC/OQC processes.
• Conduct characterization testing and failure analysis to define specifications and root-cause issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, research groups, and partner industries to identify emerging materials and technologies.

Skills

Material science fundamentals

Analytical problem-solving

Statistical tools

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Apple's Packaging PD team is seeking a materials-focused engineer to design and evaluate packaging materials for Apple products, from shippers to finished boxes. You will translate product requirements into material specifications and work cross-functionally to validate feasibility.

You will design material performance studies, perform DOE plans, conduct statistical analyses, and develop supplier and manufacturing collaborations to implement IQC/OQC processes for sustainable packaging solutions.