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Process Technologist

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, California$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Process Technologist within Apple’s Hardware Technology group focused on defining technology roadmap and manufacturing next-generation custom chip solutions, interfacing with silicon vendors and foundries, and driving process technology from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical interface with silicon vendors on process technology.
  • Work closely with foundries on supplier silicon process issues.
  • Coordinate process transfers with IDMs and external foundries.
  • Lead the technical risk assessment and mitigation plans on product - process interactions and its impact on high volume manufacturing
  • Drive technology suitability and impact assessment on products/use cases from concept through design phases, tape out and ramp to volume
  • Participate in defining technology roadmap, technology development, device engineering, and ongoing sustaining engineering activities within the Technology group working closely with Silicon vendors.
  • Drive thorough investigation of root cause, and solutions to process/yield issues and its impact on product production, performance and reliability.
  • Manage and mitigate process technology risks for multiple projects in parallel.
  • Engage parties in technology decision making and drive to timely closure and thorough follow-through.
  • Build essential internal and external relationships across all levels (Engineering to senior management) at suppliers and within Apple
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to engage at all levels of the supply chain from engineers to CEOs.

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Candidate should have 10+ years of experience in semiconductor process R&D and manufacturing. Experience with process development, qualification and yield enhancement is desired.
  • Deep knowledge of CMOS, HVMOS, BCDMOS, MEMs technologies, device physics and industry competitive technology landscape is required.
  • Experience in interfacing with design teams (analog & digital) in these technologies required.
  • Prior Experience in Analog/ mixed signal/power/display/Sensing/MEMs related process technologies and manufacturing is highly desired
  • Demonstrated prior experience and success in solving highly complex technical problems under a very aggressive schedule is essential.
  • People management skills and managerial experience is highly desired.
  • Good data analysis, problem solving and very strong communication skills required.
  • Self-motivated, independent decision maker and schedule oriented is expected.

Skills

Required:Interface with silicon vendorsProcess technology risk assessment and mitigationCMOS, HVMOS, BCDMOS, MEMs technologiesInterfacing with design teams (analog & digital)Root cause analysis and problem solving

Benefits

  • 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.
  • opportunity to participate in discretionary employee stock programs and stock purchase plan.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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