Packaging Product Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Apple’s Packaging PD team is responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products, from shippers to finished goods boxes. We collaborate with Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations and many others to deliver packaging that protects products and elevates the customer experience.

We seek a problem-solvers who are curious, creative, and eager to learn about packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials, with a data-driven

Qualifications

• BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science.
• Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD.
• Strong engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities including finding root cause for failures and solutions for issues that impede build progress.

Skills

3D CAD

2D CAD

Root-cause analysis

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science

Tools

CAD software

Job description

When was the last time you enjoyed a box as much as the product inside? At Apple, every customer interaction is an opportunity for surprise and delight! This philosophy extends beyond the product to its packaging, where every detail is thoughtfully considered. The Packaging PD team is a diverse group of people responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products - from shippers to finished goods boxes. Our packaging delivers an outstanding customer experience, while protecting products throughout the shipping environment, and advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations and many others during the design process.

Description

We are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Apple’s approach to packaging is unique, so we value people who are eager to learn new skills and further improve their knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials. We welcome fresh influences from outside the standard packaging industry to promote innovation in creative ways.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging ScienceExperience working with 3D and 2D CADStrong engineering fundamentalsAbility to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities including finding root cause for failures and solutions for issues that impede build progress

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of related industry experienceInnovative thinking and high personal motivationFlexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environmentEffective verbal and written presentation skillsPrototyping experienceData-driven design approach to complex problemsExperience with design cycle from concept to manufacturing in mass-productionKnowledge of material science and FEAKnowledge of fiber-based materials