Test Engineer, Packaging Product Design

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a passionate expert for packaging design. Join a diverse team helping to enhance customer experiences through innovative structural packaging while advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. You will collaborate with various teams to solve complex challenges in design and manufacturing processes.

If you possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, along with 3+ years of relevant experience, we want you! The role is dynamic, requiring great communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in new product development in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a basic understanding of design and metrology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software test systems to collect analytics on design performance.
• Create arrays of metrology measurements and failure analysis metrics for benchmarking.
• Work with teams to optimize plans balancing value tensions between groups.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or similar

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 people who will approach 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software test systems to collect analytics on design performance
• Create arrays of metrology measurements and failure analysis metrics to benchmark designs
• Work with internal and external teams to refine plans, optimizing value tensions between groups
• Build positive relationships with supplier teams while driving them to execute validation plans
• Statistically analyze data to provide risk assessments and technical recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or similar degree.
• 3+ years experience working with new product development in a fast-paced, high-volume engineering environment.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a basic understanding of design and metrology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities and design development

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or similar degree.
• Data-driven with ability to solve complex and novel technical problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including overseeing third-party vendors.
• Introductory knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and evaluation testing standards such as ASTM, TAPPI, and ISTA.

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