Materials Engineer, Packaging Product Design

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 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 Apples sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design Marketing Environmental Operations and many others during the design process.

We are seeking someone who approaches problem-solving with passion creativity and curiosity. Apples 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.

Develop and evaluate new materials maintain material data portfolio and consult on material selection nTranslate product-level requirements into material and process specifications working cross-functionally to validate feasibilitynDesign and execute material performance studies including test methods DOE plans and statistical analysis nCreate material specifications and partner with suppliers and manufacturing engineers to implement IQC/OQC processesnConduct characterization testing and failure analysis to define specifications and root-cause and maintain relationships with vendors research groups and partner industries to identify emerging materials and technologies

3 years of relevant industry experience nBS in Materials Science u0026 Engineering Polymer Science Fiber Science Chemical Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringnStrong knowledge of material science fundamentalsnStrong analytical/creative problem-solving skills; ability to use statistical tools and techniquesnEffective verbal and written presentation skills able to present technical details succinctlynAbility to travel internationally up to 20%

Experience working with contract manufacturers and vendors from concept to manufacturing in mass-productionnExperience developing materials with a wide range of performance requirementsnWorking knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize materialsnExperience with paper fiber inks coatings or bio-based materialsnData-driven approach to solving complex problems