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Engineering Program Manager (EPM) — Product Environmental Compliance Strategy

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The senior Engineering Program Manager will lead complex, cross-functional programs focused on driving Apple's environmental compliance strategy. This role is part of the Product Analysis and Compliance Engineering (PACE) team, which ensures that Apple products meet and exceed global ecodesign and sustainability regulations. The manager will interpret and influence ecodesign regulations into actionable compliance plans while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a strong understanding of sustainable engineering, product design, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Sustainability Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in product environmental compliance, ecodesign, energy efficiency regulation, or a closely related field within consumer electronics, hardware manufacturing, or a regulated industry
  • Excellent and rigorous program management skills
  • Demonstrated expertise with global ecodesign regulations and frameworks including EU ErP, ESPR, EU Batteries Regulation, ENERGY STAR, and EU Energy Labelling
  • Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle principles related to consumer electronics hardware
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency working with senior engineering leaders and briefing executive audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally (estimated 10–20%)

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-functional programs that drive Apple's environmental compliance strategy
  • Interpret and influence ecodesign regulations into actionable compliance plans
  • Collaborate with internal partners across hardware portfolios and regulatory teams
  • Drive engineering teams toward regulatory readiness and assess compliance risk
  • Help define how the electronics industry approaches circular, resource-efficient product design
  • Establish strong business relationships and navigate conflicts with data-driven insights

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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