As a Battery Cell Engineer at Apple, you will be part of the Battery Engineering group, focusing on developing innovative battery technologies. You will lead the design and qualification efforts for new lithium rechargeable cell designs, working closely with various product development teams. The role involves transforming hardware elements into integrated designs that enhance product performance. Your contributions will help push the boundaries of battery capabilities and improve customer experiences worldwide.

• BS degree in a relevant field.
• PhD in Material Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant research or industry experience.
• Experience with battery materials and/or cell design development.
• Experience in battery assembly, teardown, testing, characterization, and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with applicable test procedures, international standards, and certified agency requirements for rechargeable lithium battery products.
• Experience with innovative production processes for lithium rechargeable cells.
• Experience in statistical analysis of performance results, process capabilities, and design of experiments.
• Experience performing FMEA to identify potential risks in new or changed designs or processes.

• Lead engineering design and qualification efforts for new lithium rechargeable cell designs from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with product development, operations, industrial design, and reliability testing teams.
• Develop high-energy and reliable embedded battery systems for various product teams.
• Integrate improved hardware elements into a cohesive design.
• Conduct testing and diagnostics to ensure battery performance meets industry standards.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.