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Manager- Technical program management; III-V Photonics

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$204.4k - $306.6kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Leads a group of III-V epitaxy and device experts to drive manufacturing-readiness from concept through mass production, focusing on process development, vendor management, and continuous improvement for epitaxy and semiconductor devices across Apple product lines.

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
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in people management and 10+ years relevant experience in III-V technologies, Process Integration, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and/or Quality Engineering
  • Strong technical understanding of III-V epitaxy and semiconductor devices, involving problem solving and issue root cause analysis / data analysis in a pressured environment
  • Ability to independently drive projects and accomplish tasks on time with regular report outs to leadership.
  • Interpersonal skills of leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, and influencing.
  • Teamwork: constant interfacing with multiple functional teams across Apple and its suppliers
  • Good working knowledge of epitaxial growth techniques, semiconductor devices, optical semiconductor technologies (LEDs, PDs, etc.).
  • Understanding of epitaxial growth, semiconductor processes (etch, litho, etc.) wafer test, yield, wafer fab process integration, back-end issues, and AOI.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit vendors.
  • Familiarity with quality systems and quality control.

Skills

Required:People managementIII-V epitaxyData analysis and root cause analysisDFM (design for manufacturing)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation might be eligible.
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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