Battery Management Systems - Electrical Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Employee stock plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Battery Management Systems (BMU) for next-generation consumer electronics.

You will design, develop and test BMUs, push performance while minimizing size, and work with suppliers to develop custom parts. You will collaborate with Product Design, System EE, Cell Engineering, Firmware and Algorithms to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or relevant field required.
• Experience in analog and/or power electronics design.
• Experience in electronic circuit design/development with mixed signal systems or relevant.

Responsibilities

• Design BMU from concept to mass production focusing on detailed board level design.
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners to ensure the product is developed on time and on budget.
• Develop Schematics and BOMs to satisfy the design requirements.
• Develop layout guidelines for PCBs and guide Layout Engineers to meet electrical requirements.
• Analyze the design with simulation tools (PSPICE, ANSYS, Verilog or equivalent).
• Conduct design validation on prototypes and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Analog electronics

Power electronics

Mixed-signal design

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

ANSYS

Verilog

Job description

Battery Management Systems - Electrical Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? As part of our Battery Engineering group, craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. We work across disciplines to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world!

Description

In this role, you will utilize your electronics design skills to design, develop and test battery monitoring units and Battery management units (BMU) for next generation consumer electronic products. Responsibilities include designing electronic circuits, producing detailed design analysis, selecting electronic parts and integrated circuits to meet the performance targets. You will work with suppliers to develop custom parts where needed and design test methodologies to verify the battery management unit design!

Responsibilities

• Design BMU from concept to mass production focusing on detailed board level design
• Push the boundaries of technologies to maximize performance and minimize volume
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Product Design, System EE, Cell Engineering, Firmware, Algorithms, etc.) to ensure the product is developed on time and on budget
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for problems or issues
• Develop Schematics and BOMs to satisfy the design requirements
• Develop layout guidelines for PCBs and guides Layout Engineers to meet all physical and electrical requirements of BMU
• Specify custom parts and PCBs for use in BMUs
• Analyze the design with simulation tools and calculations to verify its conformance to the requirements. (PSPICE, ANSYS, Verilog or equivalent)
• Conduct design validation on prototypes to implement the design
• Conduct design reviews, incorporate team feedback and release the design documents for builds
• Specify production test plans and limits and work with CM partners to realize design

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study
• Experience in analog and/or power electronics design
• Experience in electronic circuit design/development with mixed signal systems or relevant

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study and 3+ years relevant industry experience
• Background in any of the following: Power Electronics, Battery Management (fuel gauge and charger), Portable Consumer Electronics, Medical Electronics, Automotive Electronics)
• Experience with high volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of one or more scripting (Python, Shell, Unix, MATLAB, etc.) for test automation and data analysis desired
• Understanding of the silicon manufacturing process and how semiconductor devices and associated parasitic sub circuits are created is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting data to cross-functional teams and/or management
• Detail oriented and strive for product excellence

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 $144,600 and $218,000, 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

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