Technical Program Manager, Image Sensor & Process Integration

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$163,500–$246,200 / yr
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3 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager, Image Sensor & Process Integration

The Technical Program Manager - Image Sensor & Process Integration joins the Product Operations team to drive continuous improvement for semiconductor device processes during product development and mass production. This role involves setting yield targets, performing data analysis, and managing the quality relationship with image sensor vendors. Key responsibilities include overseeing design for manufacturing, approving vendor process flows, and resolving device-related quality issues across wafer fab, back-end processing, and module integration. The candidate must possess a technical understanding of semiconductor devices, including silicon processing, etch, litho, wafer test, and wafer packaging. Required skills include root cause analysis, FMEA, and 8D reporting. The role solves complex manufacturing problems by ensuring device vendors conform to specifications while coordinating between internal engineering teams and downstream module integrators.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $200000 from 105 postings across 25 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Set aggressive yield targets and drive plans to achieve constant product quality and operational improvements.
  • Drive yield improvements through careful data analysis and process development during product development and ramp.
  • Ensure products are designed for manufacturing (DFM) from the initial product concept stage.
  • Approve vendor process flows, quality control plans, equipment lists, and qualification plans.
  • Manage new process introductions and oversee special projects related to semiconductor device processes.
  • Lead the resolution of device-related quality issues in wafer fab, back-end processing, and transit.
  • Drive Failure Analysis (FACA) for sensor-related returns and track issues to timely closure.
  • Manage quality relationships with image sensor vendors through regular reviews, reporting systems, and audits.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, semiconductor devices, or an allied technical subject.
  • 7+ years of technical understanding of semiconductor devices, including problem solving and root cause analysis in pressured environments.
  • Good working knowledge of semiconductor devices and associated module components (e.g., silicon processing or III-V) (preferred).
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes (etch, litho, etc.), wafer test, yield, wafer fab process integration, wafer packaging, and back-end issues (preferred).
  • Familiarity with quality systems and quality control (preferred).
  • Interpersonal skills of leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, and influencing (preferred).
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and ability to travel internationally (preferred).

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