Ergonomics Product Design Engineering Program Manager - Apple Vision Pro

Apple Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 160,700 - 241,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Job summary

A leading technology company in Austin, Texas, is looking for an Ergonomics Product Design Engineering Program Manager to drive cross-functional research and ensure product specifications meet user experience standards. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of program management experience and a strong background in human systems engineering. This role includes developing user studies, managing prototype manufacturing, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in program management and human/systems engineering.
Experience leading full life-cycle program development.
Ability to anticipate functional direction and roadblocks.

Responsibilities

Partner with product design teams to define product specifications.
Create validation plans and drive cross-functional reviews.
Manage budget for the manufacturing of prototypes.

Skills

Program management

Human systems engineering

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Creative problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Human Computer Interaction

Job description

Ergonomics Product Design Engineering Program Manager - Apple Vision Pro
SummaryPosted: Dec 13 2023

Role Number:200528575

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.

Our team is seeking an experienced highly technical EPM to drive cross-functional research user studies safety fit comfort and performance requirements supporting an advanced ergonomic product design organization.

This role will include frequent multi-disciplinary collaboration with teams like Product Design Biomechanics Research Human System Interaction Core Technology and more to define specification and validation plans that map from top level features down to hardware research study and experimentation specifications. We need someone to work cross-functionally to accurately demonstrate human factor trade-offs distill them into key performance requirements and drive product decisions.

Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
6+ years of combined experience in program management and human/systems engineering delivering products comprised of multiple materials complex integration user study development and execution with a consistent track record leading and shipping multiple complex projects simultaneouslyExperience leading full life-cycle end-to-end program development in highly dynamic and ambiguous work environments with a keen eye for user experience and impactWide knowledge of product development processes including familiarity of manufacturing rapid-prototyping and assembly processesExperience managing projects that require in-person user-study sessions and complex data analysisPrior experience with design of human studies for engineering evaluation is highly desirableAbility to anticipate functional direction and roadblocks prioritize parallel closure paths and effectively distill and communicate relevant HW/SW design trade-offs to the appropriate functional teams including leadershipExcellent communication teamwork and cross-functional engagement skills are criticalExcellent problem solving and creative thinking

Description
Description
As an Ergonomics PD EPM you will partner with the product design human engineering biomechanics research center core technology and product quality teams to define product specifications define and execute user studies create validation plans and drive cross functional reviews with peers and executive teams

You will be responsible for:

- Assisting in the development of research questions and studies around perceptual comfort fit safety and user experience

- Working cross-functionally with product design and industrial design team members to translate user-study data into transformative hardware prototypes and demonstrations evaluating multiple inputs converging on the plan and building consensus

- Driving the manufacturing and assembly of early prototypes managing budget and authorizing payment

- Developing and maintaining knowledge management system to capture user-study data and findings

- Creating and documenting hardware system specifications based on top level features

- Mapping end-to-end feature specifications to test and validation requirements

- Presenting your findings to cross-functional partners and stakeholders

- Creating and maintaining streamlined development schedules by redirecting pitfalls and developing an improved course of action

- Offering multiple levels of status updates across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management

- Driving cross-functional teams to execute complex projects in dynamic and ambiguous work environments

Education & Experience
Education & Experience
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Biomedical Engineering Human Computer Interaction OR equivalent degree/experience

Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits
Pay & Benefits
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 $160700 and $241500 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. Note: Apple benefit compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.