Summary
Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Role Number: 200546323
At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming outstanding products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! As part of the Battery Engineering group, this position involves contributing to the evolution of Apple's next generation battery solutions to power world class consumer electronic devices. Responsibilities include the development and qualification of advanced, energy storage technology, fabrication and assembly process development The ideal candidate shows initiative and can drive projects independently with inputs and guidance from multiple collaborators. A successful engineer needs to be comfortable with constantly evolving priorities and is a thoughtful, nimble, and action oriented problem solver. A background in analyzing workflows, applying quality assurance methods, establishing critical-to-quality metrics and statistical process control is necessary.
Key Qualifications

• Practical experience in leading engineering projects demonstrating an ability to plan, implement, and communicate to multi-functional audiences.
• Proven experience in technology development with a demonstrated record of innovation.
• Experienced in battery product assembly, cell stacking, and automation.
• Experienced in applying statistical analysis and formal problem solving tools (SPC, GR&R, DOE, ANOVA, Fishbones, FMEA, RCA, FTA, etc.)
• Possesses a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding of engineering and physical principles, mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, properties of materials.
• Proficiency in quality tools knowledge, as applied to new products, and robust process development including SPC, design of experiments and statistical analysis.
• Experienced in working with external vendors, subject matter experts and multi-functional teams to implement new processes and measurements.
• Motivated, hands on self-starter, with solid time management skills and strong process and data driven approach to the engineering process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to clearly and accurately explain technical issues

Description
* Develop, evaluate, and improve unit processes and manufacturing methods to enable battery cell designs to meet system design targets. * Plan, execute and analyze tests and experiments to evaluate processes and quantify properties and design parameters. * Work with external vendors to identify, customize and develop fabrication and assembly equipment and processes. * Evaluate and improve designs and processes using quality tools, design of experiments and statistical data analysis tools.
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience MS in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related field preferred.
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $160,700.00 and $282,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.