Battery Safety Engineer

Apple • Full-time • Cupertino, California • 2w ago

Imagine what you could do here! Do you care about how products perform, what makes them fabulous yet ensures they’re safe and user-friendly in the deepest sense? If you wonder what care, attention, and intention gets put into Apple’s products that upholds user trust and confidence, this role gives deep insight into that. Our mission is to ensure that Apple products are safe for use throughout the world and also comply with worldwide safety requirements. We’re looking for a hardworking Product Safety Engineer with relevant expertise in Battery Technologies and Energy Storage development. This role is one that needs someone who understands the complexities and technical nuances of Battery Systems and their corresponding elements. Come join our team!

Description

- This role will employ your experience and/or education in battery development or the development of battery powered devices and electrical/electronics engineering to support safety engineering and standardized testing of innovative consumer products. - In this role, you will apply a deep understanding of Battery design, testing, manufacturing, and integration towards the qualification and commercialization of modules designed for Apple’s world-class products. - We expect you to comprehend, interpret, apply, and use Battery Safety international and regional standards to guide, drive, and validate Apple designs. - We will rely on you to advise and influence the course of new designs, develop, refine, and execute Safety test plans and qualifications needed to evaluate design conformance to international, regional, and Apple-internal specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent engineering degree in a field where safety and compliance are critical design concerns (e.g. medical)
8+ years of experience in battery safety engineering or battery pack design
Ability to curate data, analyze and present findings to cross-functional teams.
Ability to identify and utilize first-principles to drive experimentation, design and failure analysis.
Ability to perform detail-oriented work. This includes experience conducting DFMEA (design failure modes and effects analysis).

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Battery Cell Development or Battery system engineering or related field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)

Education & 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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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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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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.