Hardware Polymers Materials Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

23h

About The Position

As a Materials Engineer within Apple’s Product Design organization and Polymers Materials team, you will develop new plastic materials and processes to meet structural and aesthetic requirements across a wide range of part designs and support Apple’s design goals. You will identify, develop, and implement plastics materials for Apple hardware products, working with suppliers to shape material development in anticipation of future product designs. You will collaborate with product design and industrial design groups on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics. You will also contribute to Apple’s environmental materials goals and reducing the carbon footprint of plastics. The role requires autonomy, effective communication, and management of multiple projects in parallel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or 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, including providing technical expertise and updates on project milestones.
• High attention to detail and careful management of large quantities of details.
• Solution-driven mindset to manage projects to successful completion.
• Some international travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Organic Chemistry, or five or more years in the plastics industry.
• Strong fundamentals in plastic material properties, part design, and fabrication.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing processes such as injection molding, 3D printing, compression molding, or other technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, set priorities, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement new plastics materials for Apple hardware products.
• Develop plastic materials and processes that meet structural and aesthetic requirements across product part designs.
• Collaborate with Apple suppliers to influence product development and address material needs anticipated in future product designs.
• Work with product design and industrial design groups on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics of new plastic part designs.
• Help deliver Apple’s materials environmental goals and reduce the carbon footprint of plastics.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel and drive them to successful completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level