Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple’s Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) team develops methodologies and measurement solutions to calibrate and validate key technologies across Apple products. For new technologies, the team develops metrology and design characterization solutions across imaging and sensing technologies and product lines.

The Technology Program Office in HWTE champions technology calibration and test strategy while balancing quality and customer experience with operational requirements. In this cross-functional role, the program manager engages early in technology development, supporting prototyping, design validation, simulation, and metrology development, and identifying solutions intended for mass production. The role proactively drives alignment and convergence plans with cross-functional teams, identifies and mitigates risks, and frequently presents to senior leadership across Apple.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in sensing technologies.
• Knowledge of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems.
• Knowledge of touch-sensing technology fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of 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.
• Experience in calibration, testing, and manufacturing for high-volume consumer electronics.
• Technical leadership and/or project management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to bring focus and transparency to complex situations while monitoring the bigger picture and needs of a rapid development cycle.
• Broad experience across key hardware technologies and a strong product/customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Champion technology calibration and test strategy while balancing quality and customer experience with operational requirements.
• Engage in early stages of technology development.
• Support prototyping, design validation, simulation, and metrology development activities.
• Identify solutions intended for mass production.
• Drive alignment and convergence plans with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Present frequently to senior leadership across Apple.
• Guide sophisticated programs through the development process and help drive critical technology and product decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior