Smarter Chemistry Materials Engineer, Environment & Supply Chain Innovation

Apple's Environment & Supply Chain Innovation team is seeking a Smarter Chemistry Materials Engineer/Scientist to create and drive best-in-class practices for safer & sustainable materials across Apple's supply chain. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and industry partners to innovate and improve materials used in Apple products, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and exceed industry benchmarks for safety and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading efforts to define success criteria for safer & sustainable materials
• Developing a framework for evaluating material safety and environmental impact
• Collaborating with design teams on R&D for safer chemicals and materials
• Integrating safer materials into new product processes
• Guiding the development of alternative materials
• Advocating for industry standards and influencing regulations
• Collaborating with academic and industry partners to push innovation boundaries

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field (PhD is a plus)
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in materials or chemical product development
• Knowledge of green chemistry principles and chemical impact assessment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for sustainability and driving positive environmental outcomes
• Willingness to travel 20% internationally

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple's environmental efforts and product innovation, working at the forefront of sustainable materials development in the tech industry.