Apple
Material Characterization Engineer, Packaging Product Design
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of relevant industry experience
- Education
- BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with strong materials science knowledge
About the job
Characterize packaging materials and parts, connect their properties to performance, and develop tests, models, and specifications to guide packaging design.
What you'll do
- Plan and perform material- and part-level characterization and failure analysis, including test-to-failure testing across environmental conditions.
- Define failure criteria and design margins; use FMEA to prioritize risks and translate results into specifications.
- Develop trial plans, correlation models, fixtures, test systems, and methods in collaboration with project and FEA teams.
What they ask for
- BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with strong materials science knowledge.
- Solid materials science fundamentals and hands-on experience in mechanical and physical material testing and failure analysis.
- Proficiency in trial design and statistical analysis using JMP or equivalent statistical software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to travel up to 20%, including internationally.
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in a listed engineering or science field.
- Experience with fiber-based materials, adhesives, or coatings; accelerated aging and packaging standards; analytical techniques; or advanced modeling and analysis.
Pay
USD $184,700 to $324,800 base salary
Tools
JMP, ASTM, TAPPI, ISTA, SEM, FTIR, DSC, Python
AI focus
Machine learning is listed as an example of a preferred advanced data analysis and modeling skill.
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