Software Development Engineer - MES

Summary Posted: Mar 22, 2024 Role Number: 200543905 Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you’ll help craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. You’ll 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. As a Software Development Engineer at Apple, you will lead the design, development, testing, and support of all the workflow and data collection systems created and maintained by the Battery Data Systems team. This includes features and workflows in the MES system, integration with a variety of tools, local and abroad, that feed data into the MES and other data systems, and design and development of new applications as needed. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Experience with software development, with focus on data collection and systems integration. Experience in analyzing and reporting gathered data using a variety of sources, including writing direct database queries. Experience with Java, Python, Javascript, and relational databases (Oracle preferred). Consistent record of supporting continuous improvement efforts with software deployments and training engineers how to become self-sufficient and improve processes. Experience successfully interacting and working with internal customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a multi-functional environment. Experience defining and guiding others on process definitions, particularly battery or semiconductor manufacturing processes. Experience evaluating, implementing, and customizing COTS MES systems. Experience with SPC and reporting including tabular and graphic data visualizations in a manufacturing environment applying a tool such as Tableau or other Business Intelligence tool is highly valuable. Able to clearly explain technical issues, support technical decisions, and write technical specification documents. Self-starter with innovation, integrity, strong work ethic and attention to details. Solid verbal and written communication skills Description Description • Coordinate development of scope with users and implement and deliver overall system integration solutions. • Assist in all phases of software implementation, including requirements gathering, development, commissioning, documentation, and user training. • Design, develop, test and maintain data collection and workflow systems maintained by the Battery Data Systems team, as well integrations and interactions of such systems, locally and abroad. • Provide timely production support for metrology tools and MES custom and out of the box solutions, locally and abroad. • Responsible for the organizational change process of the existing applications, ensuring standardization and version control. • Responsible for working with the customers to understand data output requirements and provide reports as needed. • Train engineers, operators, and technicians on the new systems. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS and a minimum of 20 years relevant industry experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements 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 Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. 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