NPI Cell Engineer
Company: Apple Inc.
Location: cupertino
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Battery Cell Engineering Design Group works within the
Battery Product Development organization and is seeking a technical
leader focused on developing and qualifying advanced lithium based
rechargeable cell designs for new product consideration, develop
performance and test specifications for batteries for new products,
work to define cell designs that meet internal customer
requirements and supervise failure analysis and root cause
investigations. Key Qualifications * Ten years of direct battery material and design development
including, process tracking and performance / safety
characterization experience with emphasis on lithium ion or lithium
polymer battery cells. * Familiarity with applicable test
equipment, test procedures, international standards and certified
agency requirements applicable to rechargeable lithium battery
products. * Familiarity with current state of the art production
processes applicable to lithium rechargeable cells. * Experience in
working with external vendors and contractors to develop and
qualify battery designs for consumer applications. * Experience
with applying quality tools and their application to production of
lithium batteries including statistical analysis of performance
results, process capabilities, and design of experiments. *
Experience with mathematical modeling of lithium ion battery
designs is also desired. * Familiarity with applicable patent field
and patent application process. Description * You will develop performance specifications and assist with
establishing mechanical dimension and cell design details required
to meet application requirements. - Leads engineering qualification
efforts for new lithium rechargeable cell designs from concept to
completion. - Using quality tools, resolves process capabilities,
summarizes design qualification data and determines acceptability
for production ramp. - Works with suppliers, contractors, support
staff and management to ensure that new product designs are
developed on time and on budget. - Conducts investigations, prepare
related status reports for problems or issues and makes
recommendations as required. - Researches literature and industry
for advanced technology that may be applicable for next generation
cell design and works with vendor supply base to evaluate efficacy
and readiness. - Pursues development of intellectual property to
protect technology developments and secure competitive position. -
Acts as technical contact point for any main or accessory products
that use primary and secondary batteries as primary and backup
power source. Education & Experience MS or PhD in Material Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical
Engineering or related
Keywords: Apple Inc., Cupertino , NPI Cell Engineer, Other , cupertino, California
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