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Materials Engineer, Packaging Product Design

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/1/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Packaging PD team at Apple is responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products, ensuring an outstanding customer experience while advancing sustainability goals. The team collaborates with various departments, including Industrial Design and Marketing, to create innovative packaging solutions. They seek a candidate who is passionate about problem-solving and eager to learn about packaging design and sustainable materials. The role emphasizes creativity and the application of material science fundamentals.

Requirements

  • 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Science, Fiber Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of material science fundamentals
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Effective verbal and written presentation skills
  • Ability to travel internationally, up to 20%
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and vendors from concept to manufacturing in mass-production
  • Experience developing materials with a wide range of performance requirements
  • Working knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize materials
  • Experience with paper, fiber, inks, coatings, or bio-based materials
  • Data-driven approach to solving complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute structural packaging for Apple products
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the design process
  • Ensure packaging protects products throughout the shipping environment
  • Advance Apple's sustainability goals through innovative packaging solutions
  • Utilize strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills in packaging design

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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