Battery Cell Design Engineer — High-Energy, Compact Modules

Apple Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Battery Engineer to design and characterize cell-level mechanical systems for high-energy, reliable battery modules integrated into Apple products.

You will work with cross-functional teams across Product Development, Operations, Industrial Design and Reliability Testing to drive design validation from prototype to production, using FMEA, GD&T and DOE methods to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Design and 3D CAD experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and drive innovative mechanical or product designs using FMEA, DOE, GD&T.
• Ability to define and complete design validation activities with data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and/or automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops cell mechanical requirements with a multi-functional team.
• Generates innovative designs with detailed specifications and tolerance analyses.
• Defines and completes design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing.
• Drives failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions.
• Participates in the development of manufacturing processes with multi-functional teams and external vendors.
• Communicates technical status of projects cross-functionally including management.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering

Design and 3D CAD

Excellent communication

FMEA & DOE & GD&T

Data-driven decisions & cross-function

High-volume manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Battery Engineer to design and characterize cell-level mechanical systems for high-energy, reliable battery modules integrated into Apple products.

You will work with cross-functional teams across Product Development, Operations, Industrial Design and Reliability Testing to drive design validation from prototype to production, using FMEA, GD&T and DOE methods to deliver innovative solutions.