Polymers Materials Engineer for Next-Gen Hardware Design

Apple Inc.

Cupertino (CA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 278,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive the development of new plastic materials and processes that meet structural and aesthetic requirements across Apple hardware.

You will identify and implement materials used in a wide range of designs and work with suppliers to influence product development. Collaboration with product design teams, managing multiple projects, and advancing Apple’s environmental goals are core parts of the role, with the role requiring

Qualifications

BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Organic Chemistry, plus three years of experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use statistical tools and techniques.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, providing technical expertise and updates on project milestones.

Responsibilities

Develop new plastic materials and processes to meet structural and aesthetic requirements across Apple hardware products.
Collaborate with suppliers and product/design teams to influence material selections and design feasibility.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with autonomy and clear communication to meet Apple’s design goals.