Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work! Would you like to become part of a hands-on team that cultivates engineering precision and innovation? We are seeking an individual to lead an operations, facilities, safety and the implementation of operational discipline initiatives in the development of world-class semiconductor devices and processes.

Description:

This is a full-time on-site role to lead operations and facilities while driving organizational initiatives for safety and operational for a semiconductor pilot line and the transfer of this technology to a foundry partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of next generation product development and prototyping device builds while driving an industry leading safety culture. The person will ensure that experiments are implemented according to plan and that data are accurately collected and analyzed. The person will manage managers leading operations and facilities and be responsible for identifying opportunities that safely accelerate the rate of technology development and build elements of technology transfer packages that lead to strong technology and procedural starting points for foundry partners.","responsibilities":"Supervise operations team in the process development fabrication facility

Lead facilities teams on initiatives that drive development output and that demonstrate that meet or exceed world leading safety and environmental sustainability standards

Redefine KPIs for pilot line productivity that target learning rate as a primary metric

Work with the director of semiconductor engineering, process engineering, integration, and other functions to prioritize various inputs to facilities and operations

Work with GSM, EPM and others to define rigorous specifications and procedures for moving materials in and out of Apple facilities and foundry/supply chain partners to accelerate quality systems

Serve as Chief of Staff to the Director of Semiconductor Engineering

Work with integration, device, process engineering and matrixed partners to build quality system and design for manufacturability into our technology development approach to accelerate foundry adoption of Apple technology

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering

5+ years of senior management experience in a clean room based R&D / pilot production environment

Excellent critical analysis, statistical analysis, and reasoning skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Experience with quality management systems

Demonstrated success working at the intersection of highly matrixed teams on technology commercialization

Minimum Qualifications:

B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related fields

10+ years hands on semiconductor experience

5+ years of working in clean room facility

Experience in identifying and resolving technology and schedule gaps with Apple foundry partners

Experience with data analysis tools and principles of statistically designed experimentation (JMP, Matlab, Excel, Stat-Ease, etc.)

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $228,100 and $393,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.