Hardware Engineering Program Manager, iPad and Input

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 141,800 - 258,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement programs

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager for the iPad and input devices based in Cupertino, California. The role involves leading a multi-functional team to ensure successful product development, managing prototype builds, and collaborating across engineering domains.

Prospective candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background in engineering. The position offers competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in hardware engineering or operations program management.
• Proven ability to manage factory build events and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive design discussions and design release of PCBs/Flexes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet schedule and cost goals.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Program management

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Job description

Hardware Engineering Program Manager, iPad and Input

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Be at the center of the action on new product development for iPad and input devices! The Hardware Engineering Program Manager (HW EPM) will drive a multi-functional team, utilizing a solid engineering background to understand and communicate cross-functional issues and risks. As a HW EPM you will be the critical point person on planning, design release, and delivery of the flex boards and main logic PCB to system build events as well as the system build planning and execution. This is a rapidly growing and exciting position to demonstrate both deep technical expertise and program management skills.

Description

Manage the planning and execution of product prototype builds, working with a cross-functional team of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers. Set and communicate clear objectives for the build schedule, serving as the primary point of contact for the program with Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners. Lead multi-functional engineering team meetings to discuss design, set timelines, and ensure timely completion. You’ll understand the complexities of system integration and collaborate with teams to facilitate feedback through the internal design review process. Maintain good communication and provide multiple levels of status to individual contributors and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Drive design discussion and design release of PCBs/Flexes to fulfill system engineering build demands. Key contributor to system build planning and execution.
• Collaborate and facilitate communication across multiple engineering teams and our CM partners to meet aggressive quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs. Drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision‑making discussions to meet overall project objectives.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams, focus on top level objectives and develop best course of action.
• Create/maintain complex and detailed program schedules. Respond quickly to changes and minimize program impact.
• Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift.
• Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in hardware engineering or operations program management - proven ability to effectively manage factory build events and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering is a plus.
• Experience with PCBA design, layout, or DFM a plus.
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Superior attention to detail - ability to manage complex build matrices and detailed build planning.
• Self‑motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.
• Experience interfacing with cross‑functional teams including Mechanical Engineering and Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to support international travel for build events.

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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