Hardware Qualification Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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Summary

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Role Number:200550538
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Are you seeking to push the limits of what’s considered feasible? 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. In this role you will apply your skills as a battery hardware qualification engineer to qualify the battery system hardware technology for next generation consumer electronics. You, as a member of the battery development core team, will work closely with cross functional teams on new product introduction. You will need to develop the qualification plan and manage the suppliers and test engineer team for execution, data analysis as well as resolving technical challenges.

Key Qualifications

  • Background (any of the following) Preferred: Power Electronics, Battery Management (fuel gauge and charger), Portable Consumer Electronics, Medical Electronics, Automotive Electronics
  • Strong fundamentals and hands-on experience in analog and/or power electronics design
  • Electronic circuit design/development with mixed signal (embedded microcontroller plus analog) systems
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout design for mixed signal boards (Cadence, Altium etc.)
  • Knowledge of communications protocols like SMBus, I2C, SPMI etc. desired
  • Knowledge of scripting for test automation and data analysis desired
  • knowledge of battery charging, and management is a plus
  • Knowledge in statistical analysis is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting data to
  • Cross-functional teams and/or management
  • Detail oriented and strive for product excellence

Description

- Battery system (Battery Management Unit and Pack) design qualification - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality of the battery packs from - concept to mass production - Interpret and review electronic specifications - Review and approve battery BMU and pack designs - Develop validation plan and test procedures - Review schematics and layout to verify conformance to determine testability - Supervise test engineer team and vendor partners on validation execution - Analyze, debug and report test results - Conduct investigations and prepares reports for problems or issues - Review simulations and calculations - International travel may be required to support development activities

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

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 $160,700.00 and $282,500.00, 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.

    Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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