Apple

Technical Program Manager - Image Sensor & Process Integration

Apple • $157K — $236K *
Cupertino, CA 95014In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years technical experience with semiconductor devices, focusing on problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, semiconductor devices, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

  • Set a vision for product quality and operational improvements; establish aggressive yield targets.
  • Drive yield improvements through detailed data analysis and process development.
  • Ensure products are designed for manufacturing (DFM) from the concept stage.
  • Influence vendor selection for new product development.
  • Approve vendor process flows, quality control plans, and cosmetic specifications.
  • Manage new process introductions and special projects effectively.
  • Lead resolution of quality issues in production and transit across various stages.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits and range of discounted products.
  • Tuition reimbursement for formal education related to career advancement.
  • Participation in employee stock programs including restricted stock unit awards and stock purchase plans.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commissions.
Full Job Description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Here at Apple 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 Product Operations at Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description You will take the lead in driving continuous improvement activities for semiconductor device processes during product development, ramp up and throughout the product lifetime. You will work with Apple's internal engineering team, our semiconductor device vendors and downstream with module and system integrators. The scope covers image sensor devices used in all modules and all systems. And, the right candidate will work across multiple locations in various continents with on-site visits with our vendors.

Responsibilities
  • Set a vision for constant product quality and operational improvements year over year. Set aggressive yield targets and drive plans to achieve.
  • Drive yield improvements through careful data analysis and process development.
  • Be involved at product concept to ensure products are designed for manufacturing (DFM). Build in constant design improvement for product quality, factory efficiency and product cost.
  • Influence vendor selection for new products.
  • Approve vendor process flow, process quality control plan(tests, methods, sample sizes, pass /fail criteria), equipment list and qualification plan, and Cosmetic specs (Ensure cosmetic standards are aligned with Module integrators).
  • Manage new process introduction and special projects.
  • Approve device manufacturers for Mass production readiness.
  • Ensure device vendors are conforming to Apple specs and requirements.
  • Ensure timely test correlation activities and close test gaps between device, module, and system.
  • Contribute to mass production release reviews and verify that all we are ready to ramp.
  • In mass production, lead resolution of device related quality issues in wafer fab, back-end processing, transit, and module integrator.
  • Monitor and report yield, manufacturing metrics (CpK, FMEA etc.). Drive improvement programs as appropriate.
  • Drive FACA for sensor related returns from integrators, field returns, and EFFA issues. Track, report and close out issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure 8D reports and PCNs are maintained accurately
  • Raise and balance formal company-wide Quality Alerts
  • Organize three-way meetings with device vendors and module integrators to get feedback on downstream issues and to ensure smooth co-working. Assist and arbitrate as needed.
  • Manage the quality relationship with image sensor vendors. This involves regular face to face reviews, efficient vendor reporting systems and audits.
  • Ensure qualification and reliability activities at vendors are in line with requirements.
  • Regularly provide status reporting updates to executives and escalation when needed.


Minimum Qualifications
  • 7 + years technical understanding of semiconductor devices, involving problem solving and issue root cause analysis / data analysis in a pressured environment
  • MS / PhD in Electrical Engineering, semiconductor devices, or allied technical subject


Preferred Qualifications
  • Interpersonal skills of leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, and influencing.
  • Teamwork: constant interfacing with multiple functional teams across Apple and its suppliers
  • Flexibility: Evening and weekends work will be required. The job also requires international travel.
  • Good working knowledge of semiconductor devices and associated module components is preferred (e.g. silicon processing or III-V, etc.).
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes (etch, litho, etc.) wafer test, yield, wafer fab process integration, wafer packaging, back-end issues.
  • Familiarity with quality systems and quality control.
  • Work with internal Supplier Quality Engineers at module integrators.
  • Close coordination with device design team, module design team and NPI project managers.
  • Interface with reliability engineering and system quality engineers


Pay & 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 $157,200 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 .

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
NASDAQ
AAPL
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