Packaging Materials Engineer - Innovative Design & Sustainability

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Packaging Materials Engineer to develop and evaluate new materials, translate product requirements into specifications, and partner with suppliers and manufacturing engineers.

You will design material performance studies, apply DOE and statistical methods, and build relationships with vendors while contributing to sustainable packaging and cross-functional design reviews.

Qualifications

• 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%.

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

Materials science

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel up to 20%

Education

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

Job description

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Packaging Materials Engineer to develop and evaluate new materials, translate product requirements into specifications, and partner with suppliers and manufacturing engineers.

You will design material performance studies, apply DOE and statistical methods, and build relationships with vendors while contributing to sustainable packaging and cross-functional design reviews.