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Battery Cell Engineer

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Cupertino, California, United States

2d ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
As a Battery Cell Engineer, you will lead engineering design and qualification efforts for new lithium rechargeable cell designs from concept to completion. Responsibilities will include: Develop performance specifications and cell design details required to meet application requirements and determine acceptability for production ramp. Work with suppliers, travel as needed, support staff and management to ensure that new product designs are developed on time and on budget. Conduct investigations, prepare related status reports for problems or issues and make recommendations as required. Research literature and industry for advanced technologies that may be applicable for next-generation cell design and work with vendor supply base to evaluate efficacy and readiness. Pursue development of intellectual property to protect technology developments and secure competitive position.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS degree
  • Experience with battery materials and cell design development

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years of relevant research / industry experience
  • Advanced degree (PhD) in Material Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related
  • Hands-on experience in battery assembly, teardown, testing, characterization and diagnostics
  • Familiarity with applicable test procedures, international standards, and certified agency requirements applicable to rechargeable lithium battery products
  • Familiarity with current innovative production processes applicable to lithium rechargeable cells
  • Experience with production of lithium batteries including statistical analysis of performance results, process capabilities, and design of experiments
  • Experience with performing FMEA as a methodical approach for identifying potential risks in a new or changed design /process

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.

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