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Engineering Project Manager, Apple Watch, Product Design

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Engineering Project Manager (EPM) will support the Watch Product Design organization by managing technical projects and assisting engineering development. This role requires a strong Mechanical Engineering background to effectively drive daily activities and meet program objectives. The EPM will focus on system-level mechanical engineering design, overseeing development planning and validation cycles. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent required; BSME preferred
  • 2+ years prior product development experience in project management or mechanical engineering design
  • Detailed knowledge of product development process and cycles
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes
  • Experience interfacing with mechanical engineering/design, operations, and vendors
  • Experience setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, oriented toward teamwork
  • Self motivated and proactive, demonstrating creative and critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to travel internationally to support builds

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical project management for the Watch Product Design team
  • Assist engineering development with project planning and execution
  • Drive day-to-day activities to meet program objectives
  • Focus on system-level mechanical engineering design and validation cycles
  • Interface with mechanical engineering/design, operations, and vendors
  • Set up project schedules and work breakdown structures

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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