Acoustics Engineering Project Manager, Microphone
Apple· Hardware
Cupertino, California$175.5k - $311.7kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
The Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) leads Acoustics technology and Microphone module development and qualification planning toward product deployment. Manages internal microphone and audio integration efforts, coordinates with cross-functional teams and external partners, and drives risk management to deliver best-in-class acoustic modules on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Manage and communicate technology roadmap, project definition, development schedules, and project status in the development of new technologies or microphone modules.
- Support microphone module development and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in early stages of a project. Plan and manage microphone engineering builds by collaborating with cross functionals teams and directing vendors and sub-tier suppliers.
- Identify and highlight technical or schedule risk areas. Collaborate with the affected teams to develop mitigation strategies and drive or support the closures of the issues.
- Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives including calling and running reviews among engineering stakeholders and cross functional partners.
Qualifications
- BS degree ME/EE/Physics required
- 5+ years of project management experiences
- Experience in shipping high-volume products or collaborating with industry manufacturing partners.
- Knowledge of technology and product development cycles
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with ability to collaborate and motivate team members.
- Strong cross functional coordination and project management skills.
- Understand and effectively manage rapid development cycles while remaining adaptable and composed in uncertain situations. Prioritize filtering and distilling relevant information for the appropriate audience. Demonstrate the ability to drive, multitask, and prioritize tasks while fostering a collaborative environment.
- A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, particularly in MEMS device and ASIC development and qualification, or semiconductor assembly is desirable.
- Experience in driving international module or component design and manufacturing partners to execute development programs on schedules is essential.
Skills
Required:Technology roadmap planningCross-functional coordinationVendor and supplier managementLeadership and communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- range of discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligibility for these may vary)
- Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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