Sensing, Power, and Haptics Engineering Program Manager
Apple· Hardware
Cupertino, California, Hybrid (International travel)$144.6k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Orchestrate the creation of next-generation sensing, including Health, Optical, Touch and Force, wireless power, and haptics technologies; lead the development and integration of advanced sensing systems across Apple’s product portfolio from concept to validation, serving as the primary cross-functional bridge for the program.
Responsibilities
- Lead and drive alignment/communications between multi-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, process, reliability, software, and firmware engineering
- Define the program plan/schedule, manage program execution and inter-dependencies, and proactively adapt and communicate as new challenges emerge
- Deliver executive communication/presentations and drive the decision-making process
- Drive engineering design by leading failure analysis activities, performance validation requirements and testing, and design release cadence for electrical and mechanical components
- Manage engineering development builds, working with process teams, operations partners, and suppliers/vendors to create new sensing subsystems
- Identify and resolve conflicts, both technical and interpersonal
- Push for excellence and continuous improvement: offer best practices, implement process changes, and seek out efficiencies to make our design methodology better
Qualifications
- BS in STEM field (e.g. EE, ME, Physics, etc.) and +3 years relevant experience
- Engineering experience in a hardware development environment - Product development, engineering, or program management experience shipping semiconductor, sensing technologies, or hardware systems in any field
- Curiosity about and familiarity with AI tools, with interest in applying them to improve engineering and program workflows
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally (typically once per year; accommodations available as needed)
Skills
Required:Program managementCross-functional leadershipCommunication
Benefits
- Base pay range between $144,600 and $263,800
- Opportunity to participate in discretionary employee stock programs
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services
- Education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
- Relocation assistance (eligible)
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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