Battery Management Systems IC Engineer

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. You will work with suppliers to develop custom parts where needed and design test methodologies to verify the battery management unit design!

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

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study
Experience in analog integrated circuit design such as DACs, LDOs, SMPSs or relevant

MS degree and 10+ years relevant industry experience
Experience with creating and using real-numbered models in System Verilog or analog behavioral models in Verilog-A/MS
Industry experience in Power Electronics, Battery Management (fuel gauge and charger), Portable Consumer Electronics, Medical Electronics, or Automotive Electronics
Experience scripting in Python, Shell, Unix, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
Experience with high volume manufacturing
Experience 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

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? 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!

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 $166,600 and $296,000, 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

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