Process Engineer

Role Number: 200628412Team: HardwareLocation: San Francisco Bay Area; Austin; San DiegoPosted: 2025-10-29SummaryJoin Apple's ATG Sensing Group as a Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer to drive the development of innovative module packaging solutions for new consumer products. In this role, you will own the process development of New Product Introduction, architecting new concepts and defining process flows to ensuring successful high-volume manufacturing with external OSAT partners. You will work at the intersection of design, materials science, and manufacturing, collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers to solve complex integration challenges and successfully bring next-generation sensing technologies to market. This position requires a candidate with a proven track record of shipping products, deep technical expertise in assembly processes, and strong leadership skills.DescriptionApple’s ATG Sensing Group is looking for a senior level electronic packaging engineer to work on developing exciting new products. This role will be responsible for providing module packaging solutions to be integrated in systems for consumer markets. This role will be working with internal device design, product design, operation, as well as external suppliers to develop and deploy new packaging technologies. We are looking for individuals who are innovative as well as experienced in a high volume manufacturing environment.A successful candidate should have a proven track record of successfully shipped products with 3rd party manufacturing partners. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead cross functional teams to success. Candidate should be experienced with operating independently as well as collaboratively in a complex multi-disciplinary development program.Minimum QualificationsBS and 10 +years of relevant industry experience.Preferred QualificationsUnderstand and keep up-to-date with industry landscape on relevant technologies.Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.Proven track record of work with OSAT to bring up a product from conceptual to MP stage.Strong materials science and failure analysis (FA) knowledge related to assembly chip-packaging interactions and reliability failures.Proficient in applying DOE vs. Hypothesis tool for root cause analysis.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.In-depth knowledge in the area of semiconductor sensor packaging technologies.Expert-level knowledge in assembly steps: wafer thinning, wafer dicing, die attach (including flip chip and multi-die stacking), wirebond, encapsulation and underfill, SMT, transfer/compression molding, singulation, and wafer level packaging processes.Working level knowledge in wafer bumping, RDL, and TSV.Experience in using simulation to guide process setup.Experience in using AI to support process development.Experience in capacitive sensing module packaging.Experience in customer facing cosmetic packaging.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantEEO StatementApple 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 applicantEEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. 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