Technical Program Manager - Sensing

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 128,400 - 236,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Technical Process Manager to oversee manufacturing processes and ensure factory readiness for mass production. This role requires extensive experience in consumer electronics and strong problem-solving abilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience and must excel in quality methodologies, communication, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.

Apple offers a competitive base pay between $128,400 and $236,700, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for stock ownership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience providing technical support of high-volume consumer electronics.
• Experience with wafer level, PCBA, module assembly processes.
• Strong communicator capable of translating high-level goals into action plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide total ownership of factory output and quality for mass production.
• Drive continuous yield improvement activities with contract manufacturers.
• Deliver executive level communication updates on technical health of programs.

Skills

Technical support of high-volume consumer electronics

Problem-solving skills

Quality methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JMP

Tableau

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We don’t just create products — we create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry‑leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will be the resident factory expert in manufacturing process, yields and overall factory readiness for mass production. In this technical lead role, your ability to combine knowledge of module and component manufacturing, process integration, problem solving, failure analysis, and process controls to deliver results is a must. The TPM will work in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi‑functional team of Design, Supplier Quality, Test, Service and Engineering to ensure that top quality products and services from the factories and drive excellence across the full product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide total ownership of the factory output, yield, quality and readiness to ramp volume.
• Drive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid quality issues early in the development cycle. Maintain open issues and resolve before mass production. Provide leadership and drive yield & operational excellence expectations with CMs through direct interaction, continuous communication, and continuous improvement efforts. Select best in class equipment efficiencies, UPH, MMR, and material usage, and drive + implement across vendors. Drive continuous yield improvement activities with CMs.
• Supervise CM performance through objective measurement systems as well as audits and line verification. Implement communication plan, providing summary and corrective action plans through the life cycle of products. Executive level status reports on a weekly cadence – raise key concerns and options for resolutions to senior management.
• Provide regular executive level communication updates on the technical health of programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of experience providing technical support of high-volume consumer electronics.
• Proven technical skills, including experience and thorough understanding of wafer level, component, PCBA, module assembly, test, pack‑out processes, and process integration.
• Hands‑on in the factory processes, with frequent time spent on the factory floor.
• Highly motivated and able to drive issues to closure.
• In‑depth knowledge in quality methodologies with common tools, including process capability statistical analysis.
• Skilled in DOE, FMEA, SPC, failure analysis, data analysis, and justification of specifications.
• Understanding tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level.
• Excellent problem solver, using structured problem‑solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, and the ability to concisely understand and communicate issues, and lead the team to a solution.
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of intangibles.
• Experience analyzing complex or ambiguous situations and exercising independent judgment to drive results.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
• Strong communicator who can translate high‑level goals into tangible action plans.
• Expert level debugging skills. Must have proven ability to tackle problems under tight time constraints.
• Experience presenting technical findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans to executive leadership.
• Ability to travel internationally 25%-35%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering or related field. PhD is a plus.
• Working knowledge of injection molding, stamping, plating, micro‑machining, thin film coatings, lens assembly, lamination processes.
• Experience in sensing modules, ARVR modules, and product design is a plus.
• Experience with JMP, Tableau, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience working in a complex organization.

Compensation and 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 $128,400 and $236,700, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.