Engineering Program Manager (EPM) — Ecodesign Regulatory Compliance

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 311,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for Ecodesign Regulatory Compliance in Cupertino, California. This role will manage regulatory compliance across all hardware product lines, ensuring they meet global ecodesign standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in product environmental compliance. Responsibilities include managing comprehensive program plans and leading cross-functional teams to implement compliance strategies.

Apple offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product environmental compliance or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise with global ecodesign regulations.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for ecodesign regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans for regulatory initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to align compliance strategies.

Skills

Excellent program management skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to influence without authority

Understanding of product lifecycle principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Engineering Program Manager (EPM) — Ecodesign Regulatory Compliance

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here at Apple, where new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. At Apple, we deliver products, technologies, and services to inspire creativity and enrich lives. Apple has become one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the world. As such, we hold ourselves to the highest standards to maintain public and employee trust by ensuring regulatory compliance. Apple’s commitment to environmental leadership extends to how every product is designed, built, used, and recovered. The Product Analysis and Compliance Engineering (PACE) team is at the center of that commitment — serving as the critical bridge between global regulatory teams, government affairs, legal, operations, and hardware engineering, to ensure Apple products meet and exceed the world's most ambitious ecodesign and sustainability regulations.

Description

We are looking for self‑motivated, fast learners with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are eager to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to drive the adoption of innovative solutions through product design and engineering, directed at creating world‑class products that meet the highest global standards for energy efficiency, repairability, and environmental performance. The ideal candidate will establish strong business relationships, understand their goals and objectives, and help navigate conflicts and competing priorities with diplomacy and data‑driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end program management for ecodesign regulatory compliance initiatives that span all of Apple's hardware product lines.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans — including schedules, milestones, Gantt charts, risk registers, and compliance implementation roadmaps — for regulatory initiatives affecting Apple hardware (e.g., EU Energy‑related Products Directive (ErP) Lot 3, Lot 5, Lot 7, and emerging Lot X measures; the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR); the EU Batteries Regulation; France's Repairability and Durability Indices; US state‑level right‑to‑repair legislation; and India's emerging e‑waste and resource efficiency rules).
• Lead cross‑functional working groups that bring together hardware engineering, product design, operations, supply chain, legal, product marketing, and government affairs to drive alignment on compliance strategies and timelines across the entire regulatory lifecycle — from proposal through enforcement.
• Partner with International Environmental Initiatives (IEI), Legal, and Government Affairs to interpret draft regulations, assess compliance feasibility, develop Apple's positioning, and feed product design constraints back into the engineering organization.
• Facilitate risk assessments to evaluate regulatory exposure across product categories — identifying impacts to product architecture, material selection, component accessibility, battery design, firmware/software update strategies, and spare parts availability — and propose mitigation strategies with clear decision frameworks.
• Establish and maintain tools and processes to track global ecodesign regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions and assess applicability to Apple's product portfolio.
• Monitor and synthesize emerging regulatory trends in circular economy, digital product passports, carbon footprint declarations, and recyclability scoring methodologies to inform long‑range product planning.
• Drive program objectives and schedules, be calm in the face of uncertainty, and confident navigating ambiguity — unafraid to make the hard calls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Sustainability Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in product environmental compliance, ecodesign, energy efficiency regulation, or a closely related field within consumer electronics, hardware manufacturing, or a regulated industry.
• Excellent and rigorous program management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise with global ecodesign regulations and frameworks including EU ErP (Energy‑related Products Directive), ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), EU Batteries Regulation, ENERGY STAR, EU Energy Labelling, and emerging repairability/durability scoring frameworks (e.g., France Repairability Index, EU Repair Score).
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs — including building project plans, managing schedules and dependencies, conducting risk assessments, and driving deliverables to completion.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle principles — including energy efficiency, material efficiency, design for disassembly, repairability, and end‑of‑life considerations as they apply to consumer electronics hardware.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate highly technical regulatory content into actionable guidance for engineering and business audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority — aligning cross‑functional teams (engineering, legal, operations, supply chain) around shared compliance objectives.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (estimated 10–20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• MSME/MSEE or MBA preferred, but not required.
• Direct experience interpreting or implementing EU ErP Implementing Measures (particularly Lot 3 – Displays, Lot 5 – Standby/Networked Standby, Lot 7 – External Power Supplies) or equivalent ecodesign regulations.
• Experience with product energy testing, energy modeling, or energy efficiency certification programs.
• Familiarity with lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, carbon footprint accounting, or environmental product declarations (EPDs).
• Working knowledge of consumer electronics hardware design and manufacturing processes — including an understanding of how regulatory constraints translate into product architecture decisions.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, standards organizations (IEC, CENELEC, IEEE), or industry consortia on ecodesign policy development.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

At 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. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.