Battery Management Systems IC Engineer

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Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Are you seeking to push the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. We 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.

Description

In this role, you will utilize your electronics design skills to design, develop and test battery monitoring units and Battery management units (BMU) for next generation consumer electronic products. Responsibilities include designing electronic circuits, producing detailed design analysis, selecting electronic parts and integrated circuits to meet the performance targets. You will work with suppliers to develop custom parts where needed and design test methodologies to verify the battery management unit design!","responsibilities":"Push the boundaries of technologies to maximize performance and minimize volume through modeling and simulation

Specify custom parts and PCBs for use in BMUs

Analyze the design with simulation tools and calculations to verify its conformance to the requirements.

Create IC models, and conduct model validation

Conduct design validation on prototypes to implement the design

Conduct design reviews, incorporate team feedback and release the design documents for builds

Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Product Design, System EE, Cell Engineering, Firmware, Algorithms, etc.) to ensure the product is developed on time and

Conduct investigations and prepare reports for problems or issues

Develop schematic and guide component selection to meet all physical and electrical requirements of BMU.

Specify production test plans and limits and work with CM partners to realize design

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of proven experience with a Master's in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study

Background in any of the following: Power Electronics, Battery Management (fuel gauge and charger), Portable Consumer Electronics, Medical Electronics, Automotive Electronics)

Experience with high volume manufacturing

Knowledge of one or more scripting (Python, Shell, Unix, MATLAB, etc.) for test automation and data analysis desired

Experience with creating and using real-numbered models in System Verilog or analog behavioral models in Verilog-A/MS.

Familiarity with developing a list of tests from the datasheet to determine chip coverage

Ability to create functionally equivalent models to the associated portions of the design.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience presenting data to cross-functional teams and/or management

Understanding of the silicon manufacturing process and how semiconductor devices and associated parasitic subcircuits are created is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study

Experience in analog integrated circuit design; DACs, LDOs, SMPSs or relevant

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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 $163,300 and $290,100, 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.