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Critical Facilities Chief Engineer, Data Center Operations

Apple

Location

Prineville, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Data Center Operations Manager will lead a team in a high-demand Critical Data Center environment, focusing on operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role involves managing critical facility maintenance and ensuring compliance with standards. The Chief Engineer will oversee a diverse team and support various projects, including vendor management and incident response. The position requires a strong understanding of data center infrastructure and a commitment to enhancing customer support capabilities.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role within a data center or similar critical operations environment.
  • Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling systems, and backup power solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of data center leadership experience or similar critical operations environment.
  • Outstanding leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and trends.
  • Proficiency in the use of Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a diverse team in critical facility operations.
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance and operational standards.
  • Support OPEX and CAPEX projects and vendor management.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies as part of on-call support.
  • Propose innovative and cost-saving solutions to drive operational excellence.
  • Conduct incident reporting and root cause analysis.

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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