Description

Description

The Battery Product Development team at Apple produces high-energy and highly reliable embedded battery systems for all product teams. Tightly integrated with Product Development, Operations, Industrial Design and Reliability Testing groups, we own battery module development from initial system architecture through ramp. The Battery Cell Product Design Group works within the Battery Product Development organization. We are responsible for the mechanical engineering design of our battery cells, which are integrated into battery modules and then into products. In this role, you will coordinate and execute mechanical characterization of the cells to understand and improve the overall functionality for our customers.Additional responsibilities include: • Create and drive innovative mechanical or product designs, using tools such as FMEA, design of experiments, GD&T including datum establishment and tolerance analyses, and collaborate with FEA team. • Define and complete design validation activities (testing, metrology, failure and statistical analysis), make data-driven decisions, be detailed focused, and collaborate in multi-functional team environments. • Drive failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions. • Develop cell mechanical requirements and specifications to meet customer requirements with a multi-functional team. • Define and complete design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing. • Conduct design reviews and drives file release process.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering or related
• Experience with 3D CAD

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years relevant industry experience
• Master's degree, PhD or equivalent job-related experience in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to generate innovative designs with multi-functional teams, including detailed written specifications, drawings, and tolerance analyses.
• Participates in the development of manufacturing processes with multi-functional teams and external vendors, acting as product development technical liaison among vendors.
• Communicates technical status of projects cross-functionally, including throughout the management structure.
• Completes tasks necessary to deliver product timelines.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and/or automation is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors.

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .