Product Design Engineer - Battery Cell

Apple Inc.; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 132.000 - 242.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Strong mechanical engineering

Design and 3D CAD

Excellent communication

FMEA & DOE & GD&T

Data-driven decisions & cross-function

High-volume manufacturing knowledge

Formação

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Descrição da vaga

SummaryPosted: Dec 14 2023
Role Number:200528966
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group you’ll help craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before! You’ll work across subject areas 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. 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 of the cells for our customers.

Key Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Design and 3D CAD experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to interact with management team members and external vendors.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and/or automation is preferred.

Description

• Develops cell mechanical requirements and meet customer requirements with a multi-functional team.
• Generates innovative designs with multi-functional teams including detailed written specifications drawings 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 acting as product development technical liaison among vendors.
• Communicates technical status of projects cross-functionally including throughout the management structure.
• Conducts design reviews and drives file release process.
• Completes tasks necessary to deliver product timelines.

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

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 $132300 and $241500 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.