Come join a team of dedicated people passionate about continuously improving the culture in Hardware Engineering (HWE). We are looking for someone to help create, implement, and maintain our early career rotation program in partnership with senior leaders and many other teams across Apple.
You'll be supporting early career talent across a range of engineering disciplines (Mechanical Engineering to start with plans to expand to Electrical Engineering, Materials, and more) as they start their careers by rotating among multiple roles and teams, helping them find the right long-term fit for them and the organization.

Description:

In this role, you will create and run a rotational program for engineers who are just starting their careers. We are searching for someone who is eager to help others, is passionate about developing people early in their careers, and who will act as a guide and advocate for those participating in the program. Using your understanding of HWE and all of its business functions, you will help us design a program that will work across different engineering disciplines. Once leadership is aligned on the plan, you will then own the execution - from concept to completion - while ensuring all key stakeholders are able to provide feedback and insight along the way.

You should be able to effectively prioritize, drive decisions, and problem solve while working both collaboratively and individually. You will also need to use data to track the efficacy of the rotation program, implement methods of collecting feedback, and apply what you learn to continuously iterate, change, and improve the program over time. You should be comfortable influencing a diverse and passionate group, ranging from executives to those early in their careers.","responsibilities":"Create a brand new 2-year rotation program from scratch for interns we convert to full-time hires in hardware engineering roles (Product Design, Systems/Electrical Engineering, Reliability, etc.)

Build this program from the ground up, both hiring and managing 10-20 new hires per year to rotate through 2-3 different engineering teams during their rotation

Work closely with multiple teams and people managers to successfully integrate rotational engineers into their new teams and work projects, and then place them on a permanent team at the end of the rotation

You will schedule regular check-ins with the rotational engineers, their managers, and various team members to assess each rotational engineer and the overall program success

Create and deliver data-driven presentations to various audiences, including engineers, executives, and cross-functional teams to track the efficacy of the program

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Engineering, or equivalent

Prior experience in creating and running a rotation program for engineers

Experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Management, or a similar field

Experience in performance management and employee development

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Engineering, or equivalent

3+ years experience in project/program management, working closely with and influencing executive leadership in an engineering organization

7+ years experience in managing, coaching, and developing people (early career development a plus)

Experience building and leading large-scale programs focused on professional development from concept to completion

Experience creating and delivering data-driven presentations to various audiences, including engineers, executives, and cross-functional teams

Passionate about creating inclusive workspaces and developing and mentoring people

Self-starter who is meticulous, highly organized, creative, excited to deal with ambiguity, and flourishes in a highly dynamic environment

Proven success building meaningful business relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and managing partner expectations

Able to think critically, especially when exploring and evaluating solutions and making data-driven decisions

Exceptional communication skills and effective at conveying information in a variety of formats to multiple different audiences

Anticipates the needs of others and can foresee and prevent possible issues prior to program implementation

Able to effectively prioritize and allocate attention among multiple tasks while adhering to strict schedules

Eager to receive and implement feedback to continuously improve, striving for excellence

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 .

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 $174,900 and $291,400, 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 about Apple Benefits.

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