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iPhone Product Design Lab Manager

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$39.87/hr - $82.77/hrFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The Product Design labs team collaborates with designers, engineers, and makers to design and deliver hardware products. This onsite role manages shared lab spaces, operates equipment, supports prototypes, and ensures lab systems run smoothly while partnering with project teams to meet engineering needs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations for the labs you own. These labs hold a range of metrology and failure analysis equipment and support multiple Product Design teams.
  • Operate equipment and support Design Engineers with assembly, disassembly, and modification of product prototypes.
  • Install and qualify new lab equipment from start to finish. This includes vendor coordination, procurement, facilities requirements, acceptance testing, writing standard operating procedures, and training operators.
  • Own asset records and lab compliance, including asset tracking, calibration schedules, equipment moves, and facilities and safety inspections.
  • Manage lab access and onboarding for engineers, interns, and new hires.
  • Support product events and studies that need lab space, equipment, and hands-on coordination.
  • Help bring up new lab spaces by working with project teams, facilities, and program managers to turn engineering needs into space and equipment requirements.

Qualifications

  • AA in EE, ME, or CS, OR completion of 2+ years at a 4-year university in a similar field, OR previous experience in a lab, manufacturing, or technical operations environment.
  • Comfortable handling, assembling, and disassembling product prototypes.
  • Sound judgment while handling unreleased products and confidential information.
  • Able to manage competing requests from multiple engineering teams, setting priority based on business needs.
  • Clear written communication. Able to write procedures and training material others can follow.

Skills

Required:Lab operations managementPrototype handling and assemblyEquipment installation and qualificationWritten communication
Nice to have:Vendor coordinationTraining and onboarding

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligible for discretionary RSUs and stock discounts)
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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