Materials Engineer, Packaging Product Design

Apple • Cupertino, CA

23h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant industry experience
• BS in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of material science fundamentals
• Strong analytical/creative problem-solving skills; ability to use statistical tools and techniques
• Effective verbal and written presentation skills, able to present technical details succinctly
• Ability to travel internationally, up to 20%

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and vendors from concept to manufacturing in mass-production
• Experience developing materials with a wide range of performance requirements
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize materials
• Experience with paper, fiber, inks, coatings, or bio-based materials
• Data-driven approach to solving complex problems

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience through packaging.
• Protect products throughout the shipping environment.
• Advance Apple's sustainability goals through packaging.
• Collaborate with teams including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, and Operations.

What This Job Offers

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