Materials Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Be at the forefront of softgoods innovation! Seeking a talented materials product design engineer to lead the development of high-performance polymeric materials with a focus on advanced cosmetic and functional coatings.

Requirements

• MS in Material Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Materials or related field
• 3+ years of industry experience focusing on applied R&D for soft materials
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to a multi-disciplinary team
• In-depth knowledge of material science concepts, polymer synthesis, structure-property relationships, characterization of material performance for structural and cosmetic applications

Responsibilities

• Partnering with material suppliers to develop new coating technologies
• Providing technical leadership from concept to product launch
• Serving as internal coating subject matter expert
• Working with cross-functional teams to create specifications for softgoods materials

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.