Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Sur place; USD 176 000 - 312 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & dental coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee stock programs

Résumé du poste

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager for Sensors in Cupertino to drive calibration and test strategy across imaging and sensing technologies.

You will lead cross-functional teams through prototyping, design validation, and metrology development, with engagement from senior leadership. The role requires a strong background in touch sensing hardware, program management experience, and ability to distill complex tradeoffs into actionable decisions to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE, CE or related field.
• 5+ years relevant industry experience in sensing technologies.
• Knowledge of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems.
• Knowledge of touch-sensing technology fundamentals.

Responsabilités

• Strategic Alignment & Roadmap Influence: Review technology roadmaps and align investments with metrology solutions.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Product and Research.
• Technical Program Execution: Oversee metrology development and pipeline from concept to mass production; mitigate risks.
• Program & Meeting Ownership: Manage end-to-end delivery; lead meetings and reviews with senior leaders, establish quarterly roadmaps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Promote best practices in program management and cross-functional communication.

Connaissances

Touch sensing

Sensing technologies

Hardware/Software architecture

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE or related field

Master’s degree in EE/CE or related field

Description du poste

Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is where you go to do your life’s best work. Apple crafts consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people harmonize with electronic devices around the world. Behind every Apple product is a deep bench of very hardworking multi-functional teams, where the attention to detail defines success versus failure.HWTE is responsible for designing and developing methodologies and measurement solutions for calibration and validation of key technologies across Apple’s products. For new technologies, we focus on metrology development and design characterization. The team takes on a multitude of imaging & sensing technologies across all product lines. We are looking for an expert, technical leader with experience in touch sensing hardware to join the team championing calibration and test strategy through engagement in early stages of technology development. If you have broad experience across key hardware technologies, a strong product/customer focus, experience guiding sophisticated programs through the development process, and the ability to distill tradeoffs down to key factors and drive critical technology and product decisions we’d love to hear from you.

Description

The Technology Program Office in Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) champions technology calibration and test strategy while balancing between quality/customer experience with operational requirements. In this highly cross functional role, we are looking for leaders to engage in early stages of technology development supporting prototyping, design validation, simulation & metrology development activities, as well as identifying mass production intent solutions. This would require proactively driving alignment and convergence plan with cross functional teams, identifying risks & mitigating them — all while presenting frequently to senior leadership across Apple.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment & Roadmap Influence: Work proactively with key HWTE technology stakeholders in Europe, US and Asia to review and understand technology/module roadmaps. Ensure strategic alignment between new technology investments and the development of appropriate, scalable, and forward-looking metrology solutions.


• Stakeholder Partnership: Establish, continuously maintain, and nurture robust functional partnerships with key stakeholders across Apple (Engineering, Operations, Product and Research) - across timezones and continents Engineering, Product, and other cross-functional teams globally.


• Technical Program Execution: Oversee and drive successful execution of metrology development and algorithm pipelines from concept through to mass production for complex technologies. Proactively identify and drive resolution of technical risks, working with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans


• Program & Meeting Ownership: Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring accurate completion while maintaining high quality standards through meticulous testing and validation processes. Own and drive critical meetings, technical reviews, and program updates with senior leaders and cross-functional partners, ensuring clear communication, documented actions, and decisive outcomes. Establish and drive quarterly roadmap & prioritization reviews with HWTE leadership team.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Champion best practices in program management, risk management, and cross-functional communication to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes across globally distributed teams.


• Communication Excellence: Serve as a central point of communication for program status, risks, and decisions, tailoring communication appropriately for diverse audiences, including executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE, CE or related field


• 5+ years relevant industry experience in sensing technologies


• Knowledge of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems


• Knowledge of touch-sensing technology fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in EE, CE or related field


• 10+ years relevant industry experience in sensing technologies


• Background in touch design and touch-sensing technologies


• Understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems


• Knowledge of statistical data analysis, design, process and test FMEA


• High volume consumer electronics calibration, testing and manufacturing experience


• Technical leadership and/or project management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to bring focus and transparency to complex situations while monitoring the bigger picture and the needs of a rapid development cycle

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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