Apple
Hardware Polymers Materials Engineer
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Three years of experience; preferred alternative: 5+ years in the plastics industry.
- Education
- BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Organic Chemistry; preferred MS/PhD in one of these fields.
About the job
Develops and implements plastic materials and processes for Apple hardware, collaborating on material selection, design feasibility, aesthetics, and environmental goals.
What you'll do
- Identify, develop, and implement plastic materials for Apple hardware products; work with suppliers to address future material needs.
- Collaborate with product and industrial design teams on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics.
- Support plastics environmental goals and manage multiple projects in parallel.
What they ask for
- BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Organic Chemistry, plus three years of experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of statistical tools and techniques.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical expertise and project updates.
- Some international travel is required.
Nice to have
- MS/PhD in a listed field or 5+ years in the plastics industry.
- Knowledge of plastic material properties, part design, fabrication, or plastics manufacturing processes such as injection molding, 3D printing, or compression molding.
Pay
$150,400 to $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
statistical tools and techniques, injection molding, 3D printing, compression molding
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