Battery Test Technician

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Oct 23, 2024
Role Number:200573191
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 subject areas 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, we push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world! In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to use your broad skills as a test technician, and apply them to next generation battery development for Apple products, pushing the boundaries battery innovation!

DESCRIPTION

• Assemble batteries into carriers for testing using basic hand tools. • Place loaded fixtures into semi automated test stations. • Load and unload carriers from thermal chambers. • Perform mechanical and electrical measurements on devices according to SOPs. • Communicate issues observed in samples, process, or documentation to supervisor. • Enter data into shop floor system as needed. • Adhere to safety protocol and lab guidelines. • Support failure analysis efforts, as guided by engineers. • Job duties may require additional work like assisting in organizing of inventory and warehouse. • This role will require to work weekends.

• Associates degree or 5+ years experience in electrical testing of devices (e.g., in medical devices, semiconductors, solar, aerospace or battery industries).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a previous track record of success conducting tests - should also be able to process and summarize data.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with handling of samples and test data.
• Possess experience with electrical and mechanical lab measurement equipment (measurement gauges, volt and impedance meters, as well as automated test equipment, etc).
• Must be able to work in a repetitive environment.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and give feedback on existing or missing procedures.
• Good communication skills in order to report issue clearly and effectively.
• Experience with battery cycle life testing using Maccor or Arbin testers is a plus.
• Experienced in handling of Lithium ion batteries.
• Experience in wiring and soldering.
• Safety training in previous jobs.
• Experience working with torque wrenches and thickness gauges preferred.
• Lifting requirement (weight) 30 lbs.

• Associates degree or 5+ years experience in electrical testing of devices (e.g., in medical devices, semiconductors, solar, aerospace or battery industries)