EE/Tester Calibration Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Summary
This role requires a proven problem solver with the ability to work with a diverse U.S. based team. You will deploy new standards to drive world-class qualification infrastructure at Battery cell and pack CM/suppliers across Asia. As a SME in Electrical Tester Performance, you will have the opportunity to lead assessments, track vendor progress, and be integral to the implementation of infrastructure in support of NPI battery development.
This role demands a high-level of project management while providing windows to go-deep into battery electrical performance technical areas. While this role will primarily support the U.S.-based team, it will have access to implementation teams at vendor sites to execute on detailed project tasks. Experience required in working with internal cross-functional engineering teams, external suppliers, both domestic and international, to achieve successful program milestones and metrics is an asset for this role.
Description
- Review and sign-off on recurring battery tester calibration activities being carried out at CM/supplier testing laboratories. Implement tester equipment best practices.
- Lead cross-functional audits for EE Technical Areas at the CM/supplier testing labs, capture, and document status of compliance vs. specifications.
- Lead and drive MIL (Master Issues List) at Suppliers to ensure timely execution and closure of open items vs. due dates.
- Support any FA related activities in the EE space to address battery qualification data and parity between parallel data sets.
- Support Executive reporting for any program related data or status updates as necessary.
- Support Qualification testing data flow and analysis to ensure timely parity analysis is demonstrated across both in-region and U.S. teams.
- Be able to engage, support, and execute all tasks in an array of Apple technologies, software systems, and project management tools.
- Be able to travel to multiple vendors across Asia to support workflows and initiative tasks as needed.
- Be able to travel to the U.S. for executive reviews and senior leadership report outs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Educational background in electrical engineering (EE) or electronics engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of professional or engineering consulting experience in the EE space. Vocational or trade experience in the EE field will also be given consideration.
- Solid understanding of MSA and GRR of battery electrical test systems; battery tester calibration processes and concepts such as tester measurement uncertainty, uncertainty budget and Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR).
- Ability to communicate well with cross-functional and cross-company team members and efficiently collaborate to achieve project goals.
- Proficiency (written and spoken) in English and Mandarin. Strong written and spoken command of English expected – technical terminology withstanding.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with calibration of electrical and electronic test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscopes, Battery Testers).
- Knowledge of GD&T, statistical process control or Cp/Cpk techniques.
- Working knowledge of internationally accepted standards such as ISO-17025 and/or regional equivalents.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Issue tracking (task, owner, due date), Statistics, Data Analysis, Technical / Engineering Reporting and Presentations.
- Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies and specific experience with consumer electronic product batteries is a strong plus.
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