Job Description

Locations

• Cupertino, California, United States 95014

Salary

Required Qualifications

• 7 + years technical understanding of semiconductor devices, involving problem solving and issue root cause analysis / data analysis in a pressured environment (experience)
• MS / PhD in Electrical Engineering, semiconductor devices, or allied technical subject (degree in electrical engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills of leadership, communication, teamwork, project management, and influencing. (experience)
• Teamwork: constant interfacing with multiple functional teams across Apple and its suppliers (experience)
• Flexibility: Evening and weekends work will be required. The job also requires international travel. (experience)
• Good working knowledge of semiconductor devices and associated module components is preferred (e.g. silicon processing or III-V, etc.). (experience)
• Understanding of semiconductor processes (etch, litho, etc.) wafer test, yield, wafer fab process integration, wafer packaging, back-end issues. (experience)
• Familiarity with quality systems and quality control. (experience)
• Work with internal Supplier Quality Engineers at module integrators. (experience)
• Close coordination with device design team, module design team and NPI project managers. (experience)
• Interface with reliability engineering and system quality engineers (experience)

Responsibilities

• You will take the lead in driving continuous improvement activities for semiconductor device processes during product development, ramp up and throughout the product lifetime. You will work with Apple’s internal engineering team, our semiconductor device vendors and downstream with module and system integrators.
• The scope covers ambient light sensor devices used in all modules and all systems. And, the right candidate will work across multiple locations in various continents with on-site visits with our vendors.
• 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
• Raise and balance formal company-wide Quality Alerts
• 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.

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