iPhone System Engineering Program Manager

Role overview

iPhone System Engineering Program Manager at Apple

As an iPhone System EPM, you will work with a cross-functional team of skilled electrical and mechanical engineers.

We are looking for a high-energy in-region EPM to lead system product development and support build events at the Contract Manufacturer.

In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering initiatives, align cross-functional teams, and facilitate seamless execution across the entire hardware lifecycle:

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through prototype build milestones and New Product Introduction (NPI) phases, establishing daily build plans and operational direction.

Required qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.Tech / BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field required Proactive, self motivated, action oriented, go-getter, detail oriented Demonstrated international experience, with a proven track record of directly collaborating with overseas suppliers, Contract Manufacturers (CMs), or global engineering & operations partners Minimum 4-7 years of industry experience in hardware engineering program management or technical system development Solid technical understanding of hardware development lifecycles, circuit design, PCB/PCBA integration, or system architecture Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills Ability to filter and distill complex technical data for executive decision-makers, rapidly understand new situations, and adapt to changes Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking abilities Ability to travel — domestic & international (up to 30%)

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Preferred qualification: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Experience managing the development lifecycle of portable consumer electronics or tightly integrated electro-mechanical products. Technical background or familiarity with Mechatronics, bridging mechanical and electrical system interactions. Formal project or program management experience (e.g., PMP certification) managing cross-functional technical work streams.

Employment details

• Domestic and international travel (up to 35%) to support hardware build events, vendor integrations, and on-site engineering activities.
• Location: Bengaluru [India]

About the employer

• Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work.
• We invite you to join Apple's growing Engineering Program Management (EPM) group.

Additional role details

• Passion works here, our community is made up of every kind of individual: artists and designers, engineers and scientists, problem solvers and doers.
• Together we build things and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined - and now can’t imagine living without.
• So if you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job.
• Just be ready to dream big!
• Our team is looking for a hard-working, detail-oriented, and motivated EPM to drive Apple’s product development process from prototype to mass production.
• We value folks who take ownership and drive for product excellence while demonstrating great teamwork skills.
• Using your solid technical foundation to recognize, assess and communicate issues and risks across key hardware sub-systems that are an integral part of iPhone system product development.
• Develop, maintain, and track complex engineering hardware schedules, critical path milestones, and project budgets.
• Identify, prioritize and mitigate technical, operational, and supply risks across key electrical and mechanical sub-systems.
• Summarize critical issue updates into clear status overviews for project teams and leadership.
• Establish structure and clear priorities in dynamic, evolving engineering environments while navigating ambiguity to keep development on schedule.
• Act as the point of contact with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Original Equipment/Design - Manufacturers (OEMs/ODMs) to coordinate engineering line activities, component availability, and build execution.