Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a Hardware EPM to lead the system electrical design execution for Watch projects. You will manage design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components and communicate risks across engineering and CM partners to meet tight timelines.

The role requires 2-4+ years of industry experience with strong EE/ME background, PCB familiarity, and excellent communication. Travel internationally may be needed as projects ramp.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of industry experience.
• Masters in Engineering or Program Management is a plus.
• Experience with PCB layout and EE fundamentals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage design cycles ahead of critical component kickoff dates.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews across system, module, and engineering teams.
• Resolve design feedback across engineering and CM groups.
• Create/maintain complex project schedules across multiple CM partners.
• Lead issue deep dives to close critical issues before ramp timelines.
• Monitor design build progress and highlight emerging cross-functional issues.
• Oversee key component down-selections and qualification progress.
• Manage early local development builds with long lead components and hand-assembly.

Skills

EE/ME background

Project management

PCB layout

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or PM

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Watch Hardware EPM is responsible leading the system electrical design execution in developing Watch projects.This role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components that are critical to the success of Watch and leverages a strong technical background to communicate cross-functional issues and risks.

Description

Responsible for the technical management and support of engineering development projects. The EPM leads a cross functional team of skilled EE, PD, RF, and DFM engineers. This role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components that support the next generation of products. The successful candidate will be managing day to day activities and will effectively communicate the risks and priorities with the engineering team and Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners having the top level project goals in sight at all times. In critical moments, the Hardware EPM will lead issue deep dives to drive final solutions ahead of tight release timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage key design cycles ahead of critical component kick off dates to support downstream build demands on time
• Facilitate cross functional reviews across system, module, and supporting engineering teams
• Effectively resolve incoming design feedback across engineering and CM groups
• Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules and configuration plans across multiple CMs and designs
• Lead issue deep dives to close critical issues ahead of ramp timelines
• Actively monitor design build progress to highlight any emerging issues cross functionally
• Oversee key variable down-selections and track qualification progress across multiple builds
• Manage early local development builds which include complex allocation strategies, long lead component management, and directing hand-assembly of critical early modules prior to official program builds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering or Program Management is a plus
• 2-4+ years of project management experience with experience working with CM partners
• Experience with PCB layout and or understanding of EE fundamentals
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills to help resolve cross-functional conflicts
• Understands and can adjust to rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to travel internationally to support builds

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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.
• 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.

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