Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors

Apple is seeking a Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager for Sensors within the Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) team. This role involves crafting and developing methodologies and measurement solutions for calibration and validation of key technologies across Apple’s products, with a focus on metrology development and design characterization for new technologies. The ideal candidate is an authority and technical leader in Optical sensing hardware, driving calibration and test strategy from early technology development stages, balancing quality with operational requirements, and guiding complex programs through the development process.

Must Have

• Work proactively with key HWTE technology collaborators 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
• Establish, continuously maintain, and champion robust functional partnerships with key participants across Apple (Engineering, Operations, Product and Research)
• Be responsible for and drive successful execution of metrology development and algorithm pipelines from feasibility through to mass production for sophisticated technologies
• Proactively identify and drive resolution of technical risks, working with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• 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 multi-functional partners
• Establish and drive quarterly roadmap & prioritization reviews with HWTE leadership team
• Champion procedures in program management, risk management, and multi-functional communication to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Serve as a central point of communication for program status, risks, and decisions, tailoring communication appropriately for diverse audiences

Good to Have

• Background in optical design and optical-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 clarity to sophisticated situations while supervising the bigger picture and the needs of a rapid development cycle

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition, for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

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 crafting 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 solves a multitude of imaging & sensing technologies across all product lines. We are looking for an authority, technical leader with experience in Optical sensing hardware to join the team encouraging 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.

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 multi-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 multi-functional teams, identifying risks & mitigating them — all while communicating frequently to senior leadership across Apple.

• Strategic Alignment & Roadmap Influence: Work proactively with key HWTE technology collaborators 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.
• Collaborator Partnership: Establish, continuously maintain, and champion robust functional partnerships with key participants across Apple (Engineering, Operations, Product and Research) - across timezones and continents Engineering, Product, and other multi-functional teams globally.
• Technical Program Execution: Be responsible for and drive successful execution of metrology development and algorithm pipelines from feasibility through to mass production for sophisticated 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 multi-functional partners, ensuring clear communication, detailed actions, and crucial outcomes. Establish and drive quarterly roadmap & prioritization reviews with HWTE leadership team.
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Champion procedures in program management, risk management, and multi-functional communication to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes across globally distributed teams.
• Perfection: Serve as a central point of communication for program status, risks, and decisions, tailoring communication appropriately for diverse audiences, including executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE, CE or related field
• 5 years relevant proven experience in sensing technologies
• Knowledge of optical-sensing technology fundamentals

• Background in optical design and optical-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 clarity to sophisticated situations while supervising 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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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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