DRAM Strategic Supply Chain Management Engineering Program Manager

Apple Inc

Actively hiring Posted this week
San Diego, CA Posted 4 days ago $193,000$347,200 / year

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As a Strategic Supply Chain Management Engineering Program Manager within Apple’s Hardware Engineering organization, you will lead the DRAM technology strategy and supplier technical roadmaps for future Apple products. Your role involves driving multi-year technology plans aligned with silicon and product roadmaps, engaging closely with memory suppliers to ensure smooth ramp-ups of high-volume, complex devices. You will manage DRAM qualification programs from initial sampling through mass production, synthesizing engineering data into clear narratives for senior leadership, and collaborating across teams like Global Supply Management, Silicon Engineering, and System Engineering to optimize supplier performance and mitigate risks. This position requires expertise in semiconductor technology development, deep knowledge of the DRAM industry, and experience with memory qualification methodologies, making it ideal for someone with a background in electrical or materials engineering and over 20 years of relevant experience.

Skills

DRAM LPDDR5X LPDDR6 HBM JEDEC standards Silicon Engineering Packaging technologies PoP fan-out interposer-based memory qualification methodologies HTOL LTOL HAST characterization failure analysis NPI lifecycle Packaging Quality Platform Architecture Operations teams CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop multi-year DRAM technology and qualification plans aligned with Apple's silicon roadmaps.
  • Drive technical engagements with DRAM suppliers in partnership with internal engineering teams.
  • Synthesize complex findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership and supplier executives.
  • Own DRAM technology qualification programs from initial sampling to mass production, managing risks.
  • Evaluate DRAM technology trade-offs to influence silicon architecture and product decisions.
  • Coordinate engineering inputs to NPI supply cost models, ensuring alignment with technical realities.

What we're looking for

  • Over 20 years of semiconductor/memory technology development or NPI program management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • Deep knowledge of DRAM/memory industry including roadmaps, supplier landscape, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with memory qualification methodologies and failure analysis techniques
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills to drive consensus and resolve critical issues
  • Ability to synthesize complex engineering data into clear narratives for executive audiences
  • Proven experience in managing high volume silicon manufacturing processes across NPI lifecycle

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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