Hardware Prototype Engineering Program Manager

Summary Posted: Oct 6, 2023 Role Number: 200504955 Apple is seeking an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to join the Imaging and Sensing technology team to drive hardware development of early exploration platforms that influence product architecture decisions. This role has broad exposure to multiple engineering fields, intricate system development and integration, and building with contract manufacturers and a variety of fabrication techniques. This role also commands a practical understanding of the phases of hardware development and how best to apply situational program management to organize, develop and orchestrate a program plan. We are seeking a proactive and driven new member of our team of stellar EPMs - join us! Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE, FW, optics, cameras, sensors or systems engineering in order to build on hardware engineering background to gain deep understanding of new technology fields and help the engineering team drive decisions. Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly. Exceptional program management skills: rigorous and proactive approach to orchestration of program plans, schedule estimates, and definition and management of project goals. Outstanding communication, information synthesis, organizational and leadership skills, both executive and cross-functional. Teamwork: fostering trust and tight inter-team communication and collaboration. Ability to effectively influence partners to drive tasks forward and implement project plan. Growth mindset: continuous learning, growth and curiosity. Self motivated to regularly seek and implement feedback. Ownership: takes initiative and responsibility to lead a talented engineering team through its development process and hardware build. Leadership: empowers other team members, takes accountability for program and team performance, leads by example and helps set team culture tone. Experience leading or managing teams preferred. Description Description This EPM role is leading and driving hardware system development from concept to delivery of early technology development platforms, prototypes, and complex data collection systems to enable machine learning algorithm development and user experience exploration. Lead a team of engineers (PD/ME, EE, Optics, FW, Test/Cal) and other functional teams in carrying out new sophisticated system development, vendor and CM operations, NPI in engineering and validation activities; as well as sustaining operations for these programs through their lifecycle. Drive system definition and closure to architecture and technical opens, resource management; develop and publish achievements and timelines in the early stages of a project, then lead and mitigate them through project cycle Work multi-functionally to ensure necessary project support and prioritization; ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication to identify and plan for dependencies. Coordinate design and fabrication reviews with multi-functional partners; develop, own, and present the end-to-end program schedule and cost estimates; identify and highlight non-technical risks. Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks into an actionable form for executive management; optimally and consistently communicate overall program status. Strong presentation and communication skills required. Contract Manufacturer (CM) and Test Line Readiness: Work with local CM and internal teams at every build to ensure space and security requirements, material drive and assembly fixture readiness; supervise test stations qualification, assembly SOP readiness and operator training; lead build readiness review. Owns and drives processes, participates in planning and program roadmap Education & Experience Education & Experience BS + 10 years of relevant 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 $160,700 and $282,500, 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.