Product Compliance Engineer - Modules

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking an Environmental Compliance Engineer for the Environmental Technologies group.

You will drive module-level environmental compliance across hardware development, partnering with module product teams to implement worldwide regulations, energy efficiency goals, safer materials, and design for environment. The role offers scope to learn the full regulatory landscape, collaborate with engineering, operations and labs, and influence product decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong project management with tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Knowledge of consumer electronics environmental regulations.
• Experience engaging with R&D, operations, and design reviews.
• Ability to lead regulatory projects with agencies and labs.

Responsibilities

• Drive module-level environmental compliance through the full development cycle.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, suppliers, and operations to translate regulations into actionable requirements and oversee testing.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical communication

R&D collaboration

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's/Master in engineering or science

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple’s Environmental Technologies team is seeing a highly motivated, hands‑on, and detail oriented Environmental Compliance Engineer. you will drive module‑level compliance for world‑class hardware products during their development. Your work requires you to closely partner with module development teams to implement worldwide environmental compliance requirements and standards, initiatives on energy efficiency, design for environment, and safer materials. This is an opportunity to learn the full breadth of product environmental compliance, build relationships across engineering and operations, and see your work reflected in products that customers use every day.If you love collaborating with a wide range of people and are excited to grow your expertise in the rapidly developing regulatory environment, we would love to have you.

Description

This position is offered in Apple's Environmental Technologies group within Apple's Hardware Engineering division. Our mission is to deliver world-leading programs to address the impacts of climate change, conserve resources, and utilize safer materials in our products. The ideal candidate will establish strong relationships with partners from engineering, design, marketing and operations teams to establish ambitious environmental objectives beyond compliance for the product.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for driving Apple’s environmental compliance on modules through the full development cycle. These critical modules then integrate into the wonderful products that our customers love. You will need to engage with module product development teams to inform and execute against environmental goals and requirements, closely track progress during the definition and concept phases of hardware development, and validate requirements are met. You will also need to thrive in solving for solutions to complex problems.
• You'll partner with hardware, , mechanical, suppliers, and operations teams to translate regulations and environmental requirements into clear, actionable requirements. You'll plan and oversee compliance requirements, testing at Apple and partner labs, review measurement and material declaration data, and document conformity for internal review and external certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in engineering or science, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience driving regulatory compliance projects and/or validation efforts to ensure compliance
• Mastery of project management – managing, organizing and driving deliverables of complex projects with tight timelines
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills — written and verbal with diverse audiences
• Knowledge of consumer electronic product-related environmental regulations and standards
• Experience engaging directly with R&D teams, operations, on complex projects and requirements
• Comfortable participating in design reviews to advise on applicable module compliance requirements
• Ability to lead regulatory compliance projects with agencies and test labs, including preparing and filing compliance documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable in environments that depend on influence to drive outcomes
• Prior experience in test plan development and execution with a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and working cross‑functionally to mitigate potential compliance risks
• Ability to work with multiple external lab partners to setup, execute, and monitor testing
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments where attention to detail is required
• Strong foundation in Environmental regulations and standards e.g. global regulated substance requirements such as RoHS, REACH, Energy‑related Product framework directive, Eco Design, Energy Star, Dept. of Energy energy efficiency requirements
• Self‑starter with high integrity, sharp attention to detail, passion for environmental compliance and to enhance Apple's environmental mission

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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