Test Engineering (Packaging) Intern (Start ASAP)

Summary

When was the last time you enjoyed a box as much as the product inside? At Apple, every customer interaction is an opportunity for surprise and delight! This philosophy extends beyond the product to its packaging, where every detail is thoughtfully considered.

The Packaging PD team is a diverse group of people responsible for the design and execution of structural packaging for all Apple products from shippers to finished goods boxes. Our packaging delivers an outstanding customer experience while protecting products throughout the shipping environment and advancing Apple’s sustainability goals. We collaborate with a wide range of teams including Industrial Design, Marketing, Environmental, Operations, and many others during the design process.

We are seeking people in Cupertino or remotely who will approach problem-solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity. Apple’s approach to packaging is unique, so we value people who are eager to learn new skills and further improve their knowledge of packaging design, manufacturing processes, and sustainable materials. We welcome fresh influences from outside the standard packaging industry to promote innovation in creative ways.

Description

• Develop hardware and software test systems to collect analytics on design performance
• Create arrays of metrology measurements and failure analysis metrics to benchmark designs
• Build positive relationships with supplier teams while driving them to execute validation plans
• Statistically analyze data to provide risk assessments and technical recommendations
• Domestic travel up to 20% to support engineering build activities and design development

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar degree
• A data-driven approach to solving complex and novel technical problems
• Management of simultaneous projects, including oversight of off-site programs
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a basic understanding of design and metrology
• Effective verbal and written English skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• New product development in a fast-paced, high-volume, engineering environment
• Large data analysis based on statistical best practices, ML model building, and training
• Introductory knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and evaluation testing standards such as ASTM, TAPPI, and ISTA