Battery Cell Engineer — Innovate High-Energy Lithium Cells

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Discounts on Apple products

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a Battery Cell Engineer to lead engineering design and qualification for new lithium rechargeable cell designs from concept to completion. You will drive specifications, work with suppliers, and coordinate across product development, operations, and reliability teams.

The role emphasizes battery materials experience, cell design expertise, and the ability to translate research into scalable production, with a focus on innovation and IP development.

Qualifications

• Experience with battery materials and/or cell design development.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance specifications and cell design details to meet requirements and production ramp.
• Collaborate with suppliers, travel as needed, support staff and management to meet timelines and budgets.
• Conduct investigations, prepare status reports and make recommendations.
• Research literature and industry for advanced technologies for next‑gen cell design and supplier evaluation.
• Pursue development of intellectual property to protect technology and maintain competitive position.

Skills

Battery materials

Cell design development

Test & diagnostics

FMEA

Tools

Statistical analysis

DOE

Job description

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a Battery Cell Engineer to lead engineering design and qualification for new lithium rechargeable cell designs from concept to completion. You will drive specifications, work with suppliers, and coordinate across product development, operations, and reliability teams.

The role emphasizes battery materials experience, cell design expertise, and the ability to translate research into scalable production, with a focus on innovation and IP development.