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Hardware Engineering Program Manager (HW EPM)

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$144.6k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Hardware Engineering Program Manager responsible for technical management of the development and implementation process for electrical design and components of an Audio Product Design team, driving cross-functional planning, prototype builds, design reviews, and execution to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the planning and execution of product prototype builds, leading 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 scope, set timelines, and ensure timely completion.
  • 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.
  • Support product definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project.
  • Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, budget, critical paths, and technology risk areas for execution through final delivery of the product.
  • Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with impacted teams to help drive them to closure.
  • Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process.
  • Drive MLB/Flex/SiP releases and fabrication kickoff with Hardware Engineering and the vendors to meet build schedules.
  • Plan and execute prototype builds by directing OEM partners.
  • Lead cross functional communication between project teams and external vendors with detailed plans.
  • Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including scheduling and leading meetings among engineering stakeholders.
  • Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management via detailed written and excellent verbal communication.

Qualifications

  • BS ME/EE degree or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading program management or electrical engineering design of product development.

Skills

Required:Program managementElectrical engineeringCross-functional leadershipCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Possibility of discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Jul 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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