Apple

Technical Program Manager - Sensing

Apple$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 12+ years of experience in technical support for high-volume consumer electronics
  • Expertise in manufacturing processes, including wafer level and PCBA assembly
  • Proficient in quality methodologies and statistical analysis tools
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to present complex technical data to executive leadership
  • Willingness to travel internationally 25%-35%

Responsibilities

  • Lead factory operations as the go-to expert for manufacturing processes and readiness
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure product excellence throughout the life cycle
  • Analyze complex situations to drive effective problem resolution
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions based on data analysis
  • Present findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, including executives
  • Drive initiatives to improve quality and performance across production
  • Utilize structured methodologies for problem-solving and project management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and manufacturing practices
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of skilled professionals
  • Dynamic work environment in a highly visible role
  • International travel opportunities to broaden professional horizons
Full Job Description
In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will be the resident factory expert in manufacturing process, yields and overall factory readiness for mass production. In this technical lead role, your ability to combine knowledge of module and component manufacturing, process integration, problem solving, failure analysis, and process controls to deliver results is a must. The TPM will work in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design, Supplier Quality, Test, Service and Engineering to ensure that top quality products and services from the factories and drive excellence across the full product life cycle. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field 12+ years of experience providing technical support of high-volume consumer electronics Proven technical skills, including experience and thorough understanding of wafer level, component, PCBA, module assembly, test, pack-out processes, and process integration Hands-on in the factory processes, with frequent time spent on the factory floor Highly motivated and able to drive issues to closure In-depth knowledge in quality methodologies with common tools, including process capability statistical analysis Skilled in DOE, FMEA, SPC, failure analysis, data analysis, and justification of specifications Understand tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part level Excellent problem solver, using structured problem-solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions Excellent interpersonal skill required, and the ability to concisely understand and communicate issues, and lead the team to a solution Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of intangibles Experience analyzing complex or ambiguous situations and exercising independent judgment to drive results Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups Strong communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plans Expert level de-bugging skills. Must have proven ability to tackle problems under tight time constraints Experience presenting technical findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans to executive leadership Ability to travel internationally 25%-35%. Masters in Engineering or related field. PhD is a plus. Working knowledge of injection molding, stamping, plating, micro-machining, thin film coatings, lens assembly, lamination processes Experience in sensing modules, ARVR modules, and product design is a plus Experience with JMP, Tableau, or Six Sigma methodologies Excellent project/program management skills (planning, cost, delivery, risk analysis). Experience working in a complex organization

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.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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