Battery Materials Characterization Analyst

Santa Clara,California,United States

Hardware

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you’ll help craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before! You’ll work across fields 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. In this role, you will function as the subject matter expert for structural characterization and chemical analysis of energy storage materials and systems with Raman spectroscopy and other relevant techniques. Develop methods based on project needs using in-situ/ex-situ Raman microscopy and mapping in combination with other materials analysis techniques to develop a deep understanding of failure mechanisms and root causes in lithium-ion batteries. As part of the materials characterization team, you will be expected to get trained and support additional characterization techniques, review data from other analysts, and coordinate the use of multiple techniques to drive the projects by providing materials understanding and causations between materials properties and performance in a system.

Description

• Acquire, analyze, and interpret data using in-situ/ex-situ Raman microscopy/mapping for structural characterization and chemical analysis. - Optimize acquisition parameters and develop new methods. - Identify and define the proper characterization techniques for submitted samples and implement focused characterization projects using Raman and other characterization techniques to drive root-cause analysis and a deep material understanding. - Collaborate with other departments, including production and R&D to collaborate on projects involving process-property (materials)-performance relationships. - Adhere to best-of-class lab practices: maintain an organized and clean laboratory environment, ensure sample piece location is controlled, follow all lab safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of batteries, battery materials, and their characterization by Raman and other relevant structural analysis techniques

• Hands-on experience in Raman and other materials analysis techniques (including XRD, SEM/EDS, XPS and FTIR)

• Demonstrated track record of applying Raman and other characterization techniques to solve critical problems in battery material development and/or identification of battery degradation mechanisms.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

B.S. and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience. Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or related field (Raman techniques as a part of graduate-level studies) preferred.

Additional Requirements

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 $132,300 and $241,500, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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)

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