Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager – Cameras and Depth

Summary

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200587766

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 designing and developing methodologies and measurement solutions for calibration and validation of key technologies across Apple’s products. For new technologies, we focus on metrology and design characterization. The team takes on a multitude of technologies such as Camera, Depth, Image Sensors, Motion, Optical & Health Sensors as well as Display and Touch across all product lines. We are looking for an expert, technical leader with experience in Camera and Depth sensing hardware to join the team championing calibration and test strategy through engagement in early stages of technology development. If you have broad experience across key hardware technologies (e.g image sensors, depth sensors, vision cameras) , 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.

Description

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 cross functional role, we are looking for leaders to engage in early stages of technology development supporting incubation, 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 cross functional teams, identifying risks & mitigating them — all while presenting frequently to senior leadership across Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE, CE or related field
• 5 years relevant industry experience in sensing technologies
• Knowledge of camera module development and technology fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Camera/Depth/Vision components, Image sensors and optics
• 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 transparency to complex situations while monitoring the bigger picture and the needs of a rapid development cycle
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering – EE/CE degree preferred, plus 5-10yrs experience

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.