Packaging Materials Engineer: Design & Sustainability

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Apple Inc. Packaging PD team seeks aMaterial Scientist to design and evaluate new materials for packaging across shippers and finished goods.

You will translate product requirements into material specs, collaborate with suppliers, and execute material performance studies to ensure feasibility and quality. You will build relationships with vendors and research groups, applying data-driven approaches to solve complex packaging challenges while supporting sustainability goals.

Competenze

• 3 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%.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Material science fundamentals

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Travel up to 20%

Formazione

BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Apple Inc. Packaging PD team seeks aMaterial Scientist to design and evaluate new materials for packaging across shippers and finished goods.

You will translate product requirements into material specs, collaborate with suppliers, and execute material performance studies to ensure feasibility and quality. You will build relationships with vendors and research groups, applying data-driven approaches to solve complex packaging challenges while supporting sustainability goals.