Hardware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) - Vision Products Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) in the Vision Products Group to lead hardware development schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams of electrical and mechanical engineers.

The role focuses on planning, risk management, and daily build coordination with vendors and CM partners, with international travel to support build objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering and 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3+ yrs of hardware engineering experience in consumer electronics.
• Ability to manage complex hardware product schedules and engineering builds in detail.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support development builds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute build events, including material planning and factory readiness.
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks.
• Serve as primary contact with vendors and CM partners to establish daily build plans and provide guidance to meet objectives.
• Travel internationally to support engineering builds.

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Hardware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) - Vision Products Group

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision Products Team (VPG) is looking for a high-energy EPM to lead the hardware product development and guide cross-functional engineering teams to meet design and schedule goals.

Description

What will you do in this role? As a Hardware EPM, you will own and track engineering development schedules, working closely alongside teams of electrical and mechanical engineers to coordinate the release the designs for hardware subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of build events, including material planning and factory readiness
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks
• Be the primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan, provide clear direction and guidance to meet the program and build objectives
• Travel internationally to support engineering builds

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 3+ yrs of relevant hardware engineering experience in consumer electronics
• Demonstrated ability to work through system-level development tradeoffs
• Proven track record of managing complex hardware product schedules and engineering builds down to the small details
• Proactive and highly self-motivated; good critical thinking capabilities and strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate well in an environment with rapid development cycles and constant change
• Experience as primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan, provide clear direction and guidance to meet the program and build objectives
• Willingness to travel internationally to support development builds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with camera systems, display and optics technologies, and/or wearable consumer electronics
• Experience driving a highly diverse set of cross-functional team members and perspectives and yielding the best possible product solution
• Experience as primary point of contact with vendors and CM partners to establish a daily build plan, provide clear direction and guidance to meet the program and build objectives

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. 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

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