Haptics Program Lead: From Concept to Launch

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. Cupertino, CA is seeking an experienced engineering/program management professional to lead haptic subsystem programs from concept to mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software and firmware disciplines to define plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role emphasizes executive communication and risk-aware decision making. You will drive development builds, work with suppliers, and ensure engineering excellence while navigating rapid

Qualifications

• BS in STEM field and 3+ years of relevant experience in product development, engineering, or program management.
• Curiosity about AI tools and interest in applying them to improve engineering workflows.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive communications and alignment between multi-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, process, reliability, software, and firmware engineering.
• Define and communicate program plans, schedule, and cost/budget.
• Deliver executive communication/presentations and drive the decision-making process.
• Manage engineering development builds with process teams, operations partners, and suppliers/vendors to create new sensing subsystems.
• Ensure engineering excellence and drive risk-balanced decisions.
• Identify and resolve risks, conflicts, interdependencies, and program issues.
• Navigate changes in the program due to outside influences.
• Drive continuous improvement: look for patterns, share best practices, and implement change.

Education

BS in STEM field

Advanced engineering degree

Job description

Apple Inc. Cupertino, CA is seeking an experienced engineering/program management professional to lead haptic subsystem programs from concept to mass production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software and firmware disciplines to define plans, schedules, and budgets.

The role emphasizes executive communication and risk-aware decision making. You will drive development builds, work with suppliers, and ensure engineering excellence while navigating rapid