Job description
Summary
Posted: Dec 16, 2022
Role Number:
200442561
Apple’s Imaging & Sensing Hardware engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, electro-mechanical generalist Lab Manager. As part of the Lab Management team you will be directly responsible for supporting the Motion Sensing, Touch Hardware, and TouchID engineering teams along with the care and upkeep of multiple engineering lab spaces. Your responsibilities will include equipment purchase, organization, maintenance, calibration, and support. You will help train engineers on specialized equipment usage and safe working practices within the lab environment. Other areas of responsibility include Mac/PC host management, basic test fixture fabrication, and leading the continued organization, cleanliness, and industrial health and safety compliance of lab spaces. You will also coordinate project work with internal and external facilities and equipment vendors, author laboratory documentation, and clearly and concisely communicate updates to the larger team. We’re looking for a talented professional and leader who enjoys tackling tough challenges, taking initiative, and enabling world-class hardware engineering in a fast-paced and demanding product development climate.
Key Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is a capable technical generalist with relevant experience with most of the following:
- Prior Lab Management experience
- Proven track record of lab setup, organization, management, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with industrial health and safety risk assessments and safety protocol enforcement
- Solid understanding of MacOS and Windows configuration
- Hands on experience with mechanical/environmental test equipment (thermal test chambers, small industrial robots/actuators etc.)
- Hands on experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQs, function generators, etc.)
- Hands on experience with sensors and metrology equipment (microscopes, thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure sensors, etc.)
- Hands on experience with basic fabrication tools (hand tools, drill press, band saw, etc); designing, assembling, and documenting basic test fixtures
- Familiarity with industrial facilities and with basic equipment troubleshooting
- Experience with Apple product or other electronics disassembly / repair is a plus
- Scripting skills (Python preferred) are a plus
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a very busy, sometimes chaotic environment; go getter attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done
- Effective written and interpersonal communication skills, proven ability to work cross-functionally, harness the power of teamwork, and relate to technical partners.
- Ability to travel to Cupertino, CA periodically (est 5% travel)
Description
* Directly responsible for Motion Sensing, Touch, and TouchID Hardware engineering lab spaces * Collaborate with and support peer lab managers, partner in driving consistent lab capabilities across multiple markets. * Maintain and control access to lab spaces; own lab scheduling, space allocation, security compliance, facilities activities and general operations * Define, document, and enforce lab policies and guidelines * Work with the Environmental Health and Safety team to ensure compliance and adherence to relevant safety protocols * Keep lab spaces clean and organized; improve lab space efficiency through continuous organizational and procedural/process improvements * Procurement, inventory, maintenance, and calibration of all laboratory equipment, tools, and supplies * Support engineering test setup, execution, data collection, and documentation * Mac and PC hardware and software setup as related to lab equipment and testing * Support basic electrical and mechanical prototype assembly, debug, and modification Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
Education & Experience
3-5 years of relevant experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a technical Bachelors degree or its equivalent in technical or vocational training. Equivalent experience in lieu of education will be considered (minimum 8-10 years)
Additional Requirements
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 $113,500 and $171,000, 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.
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