Acoutics Engineering Project Manager- Microphone Boulder,Colorado,United States Hardware At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Our Microphone Engineering team contributes to hardware design, validation, and troubleshooting to minimize distracting audible noises and optimize their sound quality. This is a diverse team of acoustics, mechanics, electronics, and physics experts, accomplished listeners, and creative problem solvers. They work daily with multi-functional teams and external partners on innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. The Apple Acoustics Engineering Project Manager (EPM) team is looking for an EPM to drive Microphone and acoustics technology development and qualification planning toward product deployment. In this critical, highly collaborative, and visible role, the EPM will oversee internal efforts of the microphone technology, microphone module, system integration, and audio validation teams. The EPM will also lead cross-functional coordination with a wide array of external partners within technology and hardware engineering and beyond. **Description** Microphone EPMs are responsible for managing and communicating technology roadmap, project definition, development schedules, qualification schedules, and project status in the development of new acoustic modules. EPMs are fearless organizers who are ready to work with the highly skilled engineering teams to identify and resolve potential pitfalls to the schedule and risks to the quality of the product. It is our responsibility to advocate for the best overall acoustic performance throughout the organization and drive a talented, passionate, experienced multi-functional team and external suppliers. We deliver best-in-class acoustic modules on schedule, facilitating risk management and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. We do this by remaining in touch with big picture issues.
 **Minimum Qualifications** + BS degree ME/EE/Physics required + 5 years relevant industry background and project management experience **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with ability to collaborate and motivate team members. + Strong cross functional coordination and project management skills.
A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, particularly in semiconductor or semiconductor assembly, or a related field is preferred. + 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. + Experience in driving international module or component design and manufacturing partners to execute development programs on schedules is essential.
An interest in audio **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $122,800 and $223,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. + Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .