Battery FA Engineer

Summary Posted: Dec 15, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200528363 Do you want to be part of a multi-functional team supporting/leading the most complex problem solving for Apple’s next generation products and future technologies? Come and join us! We are working in a creative engineering team dedicated to delivering solutions to a wide array of product/technology related issues. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 2+ years of equivalent experience with battery or battery material development/testing/FA Direct experience with non-destructive and destructive failure analysis of batteries Hands-on experience in lithium-ion battery teardown process and characterization of battery components by diffraction, microscopy, and spectroscopy tools Deep know-how in variety of electrochemical techniques (CV, EIS, GITT, PITT) for battery diagnostics Hands-on experience on XRD, Raman, XPS, GC-MS, etc. are preferred Deep understanding in battery materials, interfaces, electrolytes and electrochemistry to drive failure analysis of Li ion batteries Familiar with statistical analysis of failure rates and times (risk analysis) Data modeling or simulation skill is a plus Ability to clearly explain technical decisions based on data and results Description Description In this role, you will be responsible for performing hands-on battery failure root cause analysis using advanced analytical tools, and accountable for recommending corrective actions and conveying results to the team and upper management to find out a solution. Your expert knowledge and analysis are indispensable in guaranteeing our beloved Apple product/technology to be delivered to the world on time. • Organize and carry out characterization and battery failure analysis work to support R&D, engineering and production departments • Acquire and interpret analytical and cell test data using materials characterization and electrochemical techniques to supplement FA activity • Perform tear downs and prepare reports • Prepare and maintain procedures, validate methods and equipment, develop and implement FA protocols and failure replication testing • Determine best techniques and most effective paths to attain the desired information to uncover failure modes • Train, guide and define tasks for technicians to facilitate work at high-standards Education & Experience Education & Experience PhD/MS in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Physics etc. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements • Willing to dive deep into complex issues • Organized and passionate about details with extraordinary problem-solving abilities • Able to prioritize multiple high priority tasks at the same time • Capable to collaborate closely with global teams • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills