Summary
Posted: Dec 12, 2023
Role Number:200527878
Apple’s Sensing Hardware engineering team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, electro-mechanical generalist Lab Manager. As part of our Sensing Hardware Lab Management team, you will be directly responsible for supporting the Sensing Incubation, Data Collection Systems, and TouchID engineering teams, along with the care and upkeep of multiple engineering lab spaces. These engineering teams support new product development across all Apple product lines. We’re looking for a versatile 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. Join us, and you’ll help us create a personal, physical connection for millions of customers around the world. Together, our team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their Apple devices!
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications

• Prior Lab Management experience (including space layout and new equipment installation)
• Familiarity with industrial health and safety risk assessments and safety protocol enforcement
• Familiarity with industrial facilities, pneumatics, and basic equipment troubleshooting techniques
• Solid understanding of MacOS endpoint configuration
• Hands on experience with mechanical test equipment, sensors and metrology (microscopes, thermocouples, small industrial robots/actuators, etc.)
• Hands on experience with basic electrical test equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQs, function generators, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a very busy, sometimes chaotic environment; go getter attitude and willingness to focus and commit 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
• Hands on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes is plus designing, assembling, and documenting basic test fixtures is a plus
• Experience with Apple product or other electronics disassembly / repair is a plus
Scripting skills (Python preferred) are a plusDescription
Description
This individual contributor Lab Manager role will lead all operational aspects of several hardware engineering lab spaces. - Directly responsible for Sensing Incubation, Data Collection Systems, and TouchID engineering lab spaces - Collaborate with and support peer lab managers, partner in driving consistent lab capabilities across multiple markets - Define, document, and enforce lab policies and guidelines - Maintain and control access to lab spaces; own lab scheduling, space allocation, security compliance, vendor escort, facilities activities, and general operations - 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 - Manage 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
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
5 year minimum related experience required
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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 $107,500 and $223,500, 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 Benefits.
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.