Engineering Program Manager – Cell Technology Development

Summary

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Role Number:200583559

Our Battery Technology Engineering Program Management team at Apple is looking for an energetic Engineering Program Manager (EPM) for the development of battery solutions for a wide range of Apple products! Battery Technology EPMs support technically-challenging projects and leverage engineering experience to enable multi-functional teams to deliver complex solutions efficiently and with high quality, with ability to bridge gaps between different engineering teams, while driving and qualifying suppliers to Apple Battery specifications. Applying understanding of Battery cell design and manufacturing helps in driving and completing plans from concept development, to build management, to product integration. Combining knowledge of lithium-based rechargeable cells, and passion for upending conventional wisdom of material, packaging, and analytics development, our team pushes the industry boundaries to deliver better batteries! Are you ready to join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?

Description

As a Battery Technology EPM, you’ll lead a multi-functional team of battery, chemical, system, and manufacturing engineers, applying a strong technical background to identify, assess and communicate project risks and issues. You will facilitate good communication and offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management, as well as driving day-to-day program activities to meet overall program objectives. In addition, you will also: – Develop project plans, manage, track and report progress to plan and drive solutions to address any/all identified gaps. – Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, drive engineering discussions and decisions on critical system parameters – Drive day-to-day activities, including build management, to meet overall project objectives – Identify and engage cross-functional stakeholders for project definition decisions – Communicate status and big picture to the project team and executive management

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of industry experience in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience (preferably Battery or Consumer Electronics) of taking technologies from concept definition to mass production.
• Technical project management experience in material development, mechanical design, simulation, or manufacturing process development
• Experience in working and managing suppliers across a diverse supply chain
• Demonstrated adeptness in working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment; engaged and eager to learn
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills as well as the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience.
• Experienced in setting up project plans, anticipate potential roadblocks and react proactively to mitigate against risks or impacts.
• Ability to comprehend, communicate and manage complex design tradeoffs
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity. Highly adept in multi-tasking of both short-term and long-term activities
• Experience with modeling and simulation work

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.