Apple
Packaging Product Design Engineer
Austin, Texas · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Experience
- 3 years of related industry experience preferred.
- Education
- BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science
About the job
Designs and develops structural packaging for Apple products, from early prototypes through mass production, balancing performance, manufacturability, customer experience, and sustainability.
What you'll do
- Design packaging architecture and document parts and assemblies using 2D and 3D CAD; assess materials, stress, and failure performance.
- Build models and prototypes to communicate concepts, evaluate functionality, and validate packaging performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to refine designs and support manufacturing.
What they ask for
- BS degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Science
- Experience working with 3D and 2D CAD
- Strong engineering fundamentals
- Ability to travel up to 20% to support engineering builds and resolve issues
Nice to have
- Prototyping experience
- Knowledge of material science and FEA; knowledge of fiber-based materials
Tools
2D CAD, 3D CAD, FEA
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