Job Details

Role Number: 200628005-3760

Summary

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing the next generation of battery technologies! You will drive the development of disruptive energy storage technologies through direct technical contribution and technical leadership. Evaluate and integrate emerging electrochemical innovations that require novel manufacturing approaches and challenge existing battery industry paradigms. Act as a technical lead across cross-functional teams to tackle the most challenging technical problems in novel electrochemical systems, working collaboratively with industry partners to rapidly advance cutting-edge battery technologies from research to engineering validation.

Description

In this role you will:

• Develop technical solutions for complex electrochemical challenges, including advanced materials, novel design integration, and system architecture optimization. Drive the evaluation and integration of disruptive electrochemical cell technologies through experimental design, prototyping oversight, and validation programs that assess manufacturing innovation requirements and industry disruption potential.

• Translate advanced research concepts into engineering prototypes through technical leadership. Establish and execute experimental plans that advance fundamental understanding and practical implementation of next-generation battery systems. Design and execute comprehensive testing and characterization to evaluate the effectiveness of potential solution paths. Establish practical pathways from laboratory concepts to engineering validation through experimental program direction with focus on manufacturing readiness and commercial viability.

• Foster collaborative problem-solving environments that combine rapid experimentation with rigorous technical analysis. Partner directly with industry leaders, suppliers, and research institutions to leverage specialized expertise and accelerate technical progress.

• Develop practical solutions for real-world implementation challenges, including safety, reliability, and manufacturing feasibility. Drive accelerated development cycles through systematic experimentation, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving approaches.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree

• Experience with electrochemical systems and battery cell design

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience

• MS or PhD in electrochemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field

• Experience with novel materials integration, and experimental validation and program design

• Ability to drive breakthrough innovation through experimental program leadership

• Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and project management skills

• Travel may be required to support collaborative development activities and experimental validation 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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .