Hardware Qualification Engineer

$165,500 - $293,800/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Qualification Engineer in Apple's Battery Engineering group, you will be responsible for qualifying battery system hardware technology for next-generation consumer electronics. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality of battery packs from concept to mass production, developing qualification plans, managing suppliers, and resolving technical challenges. You will play a key role in innovating new battery technologies that enhance product experiences for customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Qualify battery system hardware technology for next-generation consumer electronics.
• Develop qualification plans and manage suppliers and test engineer teams for execution and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality of battery packs from concept to mass production.
• Interpret and review electronic specifications and approve battery BMU and pack designs.
• Develop validation plans and test procedures, and review schematics and layouts for testability.
• Supervise test engineer teams and vendor partners on validation execution.
• Analyze, debug, and report test results, and conduct investigations for problems or issues.
• Review simulations and calculations.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in analog or power electronics design.
• Experience in electronic circuit design/development with mixed signal systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in Power Electronics, Battery Management, Portable Consumer Electronics, Medical Electronics, or Automotive Electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout design for mixed signal boards (Cadence, Altium, etc.).
• Proficient with protocols like SMBus, I2C, SPMI.
• Experience with scripting for test automation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of battery charging and management is a plus.
• Experience in statistical analysis is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be available.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.