NPI Battery Cell Engineer

As an NPI Battery Cell Engineer at Apple, you'll be part of the Battery Engineering group, crafting creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces. You'll work across teams to transform improved hardware elements into integrated designs, pushing the boundaries of battery technology. The role involves developing and qualifying advanced lithium-based rechargeable cell designs, creating performance and test specifications, and working closely with Product Development, Operations, Industrial Design, and Reliability Testing groups. You'll lead engineering qualification efforts, resolve process capabilities, and work with suppliers to ensure new product designs are developed on time and on budget. The position also involves conducting investigations, preparing status reports, researching advanced technologies, and pursuing intellectual property development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing performance specifications and cell design details
• Leading engineering qualification efforts for new lithium rechargeable cell designs
• Resolving process capabilities and determining production ramp acceptability
• Collaborating with various teams and suppliers
• Conducting investigations and preparing status reports
• Researching advanced technologies for next-generation cell design
• Pursuing intellectual property development

The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in Material Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with battery materials, design development, and familiarity with test equipment, procedures, and international standards is preferred. Knowledge of innovative production processes for lithium rechargeable cells and experience with quality tools and statistical analysis is also valuable.

Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay ranging from $136,300 to $205,500, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Employees also have opportunities for stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and educational reimbursement.