Polymers Materials Engineer – Innovative Hardware Plastics

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Discounted Apple products

Educational expense reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or relocation

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead development of new plastic materials and processes for Apple hardware. You will identify, develop, and implement plastics across diverse part designs, collaborating with suppliers and design teams to meet aesthetic and structural goals.

The role requires autonomy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while advancing environmental goals for materials and reducing plastics’ carbon footprint.

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
• High attention to detail, fastidious management of large quantities of details, solution-driven mindset to manage projects to successful completion
• Some international travel is required
• MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Organic Chemistry or 5+ years in plastics industry
• Strong materials fundamentals in plastic material properties, part design and fabrication
• Experience with plastics manufacturing processes, e.g., injection molding, 3D printing, compression molding, or other technologies
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, setting priorities and deliver results

Responsibilities

• As a Materials Engineer within the Product Design organization, you will drive the development of new plastic materials and processes to meet the structural and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and in support of Apple’s ambitious design goals.
• The candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing new plastics materials used across Apple hardware products.
• They will foster collaborative relationships with Apple suppliers in order to influence product development to meet material needs anticipated in future Apple product designs.
• They will collaborate with product design and industrial design groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part designs.
• They will help deliver Apple’s materials environmental goals and reduce the carbon footprint of plastics.

Job description

Apple is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead development of new plastic materials and processes for Apple hardware. You will identify, develop, and implement plastics across diverse part designs, collaborating with suppliers and design teams to meet aesthetic and structural goals.

The role requires autonomy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects while advancing environmental goals for materials and reducing plastics’ carbon footprint.