Product Design Engineer - Battery

Summary Posted: Aug 23, 2024 Role Number: 200564721 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. Are you looking to push the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Pack Engineering group, you’ll aid us in crafting creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. We work across multiple subject areas 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! Description Description As the NPI Mechanical/Product Design resource for our systems; we own module development from initial system architecture through ramp. In this role, you will apply your mechanical design engineering skills and ability to lead the end-to-end mechanical development and integration of innovative modules into next-generation Apple products. •Brainstorming and implementing mechanical design concepts in all phases of the development cycle. •Generating innovative designs while taking into consideration SPC and DFM. •Generating dimensional and tolerance analyses. •Conducting design reviews and driving file release process. •Assisting the development of manufacturing processes and fixturing; travel to suppliers for support. •Performing design validation and characterization from prototype through MP testing. •Driving failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to develop design solutions and implement corrective actions. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree Experience in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering or 3D CAD software. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge using Tradeoff Analysis, Tolerance Loop Analysis, DOE, GD&T, SPC, or CP/CPK techniques. Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing. Experience with precision parts and component design. Experience with PCB/flex design, material science, and basic chemistry is considered a plus. Ability to communicate efficiently with multi-functional team members and be able to efficiently collaborate to achieve project goals. Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $56.65 and $85.52/hr, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. More 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.