Watch Hardware EPM — Lead Cross‑Functional Projects

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Watch Hardware EPM to lead the system electrical design execution for Watch projects. You will manage design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components, coordinating with CM partners and engineering teams to meet tight release timelines.

The role requires strong technical background in EE/ME, 2–4+ years PM experience, and readiness to travel. Base pay ranges from $144,600 to $263,800, with comprehensive benefits and relocation considered.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of industry experience.
• Strong technical background in EE or ME.
• Masters in Engineering or Program Management is a plus.
• Experience with CM partners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage key design cycles ahead of critical component kick off dates to support downstream build demands on time.
• Facilitate cross functional reviews across system, module, and supporting engineering teams.
• Effectively resolve incoming design feedback across engineering and CM groups.
• Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules and configuration plans across multiple CMs and designs.
• Lead issue deep dives to close critical issues ahead of ramp timelines.
• Actively monitor design build progress to highlight any emerging issues cross functionally.
• Oversee key variable down-selections and track qualification progress across multiple builds.
• Manage early local development builds which include complex allocation strategies, long lead component management, and directing hand-assembly of critical early modules prior to official program builds.

Skills

EE fundamentals

Project management

PCB layout

Cross-functional communication

Education

Master's in Engineering or Program Management

Tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Watch Hardware EPM to lead the system electrical design execution for Watch projects. You will manage design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components, coordinating with CM partners and engineering teams to meet tight release timelines.

The role requires strong technical background in EE/ME, 2–4+ years PM experience, and readiness to travel. Base pay ranges from $144,600 to $263,800, with comprehensive benefits and relocation considered.