Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

Apple’s Hardware Test Engineering (HWTE) team develops methodologies and measurement solutions for calibration and validation of key technologies across Apple products. The Technology Program Office champions technology calibration and test strategy while balancing quality and customer experience with operational requirements. The role focuses on imaging and sensing technologies across product lines, with particular emphasis on touch-sensing hardware. The position provides technical program leadership from early technology development through mass production. This includes supporting prototyping, design validation, simulation, and metrology development, and identifying production-ready solutions. The role drives alignment and convergence across global cross-functional teams, identifies and mitigates risks, and regularly presents to senior leadership. The program manager works with HWTE stakeholders in Europe, the United States, and Asia to understand roadmaps and align technology investments with scalable, forward-looking metrology solutions. The role also owns project delivery, technical reviews, program updates, and quarterly roadmap and prioritization reviews with HWTE leadership.

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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to bring focus and transparency to complex situations while considering the broader picture and needs of a rapid development cycle.

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 FMEA, and process and test FMEA.
Experience in high-volume consumer electronics calibration, testing, and manufacturing.
Technical leadership and/or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Work with HWTE technology stakeholders in Europe, the United States, and Asia to review technology and module roadmaps.
Align new technology investments with the development of appropriate, scalable, forward-looking metrology solutions.
Establish and maintain partnerships with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Product, and Research.
Drive execution of metrology development and algorithm pipelines from concept through mass production.
Identify technical risks and work with engineering leads to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Own end-to-end project delivery and ensure accurate completion and high quality through testing and validation.
Own and lead critical meetings, technical reviews, and program updates with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
Establish and drive quarterly roadmap and prioritization reviews with the HWTE leadership team.
Promote best practices in program management, risk management, and cross-functional communication.
Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to audiences including executive leadership.