Technology and Metrology Engineering Program Manager - Sensors
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 development and design characterization. The team takes on a multitude of imaging & sensing technologies across all product lines. We are looking for an expert, technical leader with experience in touch 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, 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 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 hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems
Knowledge of touch-sensing technology fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in EE, CE or related field
10+ years relevant industry experience in sensing technologies
Background in touch design and touch-sensing technologies
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