Engineering Program Specialist

Summary

Do you have a passion for new technology? Are you a highly motivated, organized person with an interest in program management? Apple’s Carrier Engineering Team is looking for a high-energy, collaborative and creative Engineering Project Specialist. We are searching for a talented individual to support both Hardware and Software teams as well as Carrier Partners on testing and developing thrilling new products in an exciting technology space.

Description

As an Engineering Project Specialist, you will be working closely with regional Carrier Team members world wide, program and system managers, shipping, new product security and other teams within the WTE organization. You will manage and handle software and hardware device allocations and distribution of engineering hardware prototypes, and support the various carrier team groups with carrier testing and device lifecycle related activities. This role is onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• You will work the various carrier regional teams to ensure correct allocations of samples are ordered and received in a timely manner
• You will communicate allocation inputs for carrier testing units
• You will manage the logistics of shipping test devices for all regional carrier
• You will create and manage documentation to track testing equipment allocation and inventory
• Manage budget for tests devices procurement, packaging and shipping
• Send and track test devices for all carriers based on the agreed plan
• Support administration of carrier’s Apple connect accounts
• Manage partner SW release content and delivery
• Manage Test SIM card inventory
• You ensure device inventory correctly matches the allocations assigned to respective regions
• You will also be constantly looking for gaps in existing processes and come up with ideas on how to improve them
• If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and explore how we can have you be part of our team. We embrace diversity, encourage creativity, and strive for perfection

Minimum Qualifications

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a large cross-functional team environment
• You have a meticulous attention to detail; flexible with the ability to react to changes in a time-sensitive environment
• You have the ability to work on multiple projects at a time, and without local supervision
• You have a process-oriented mindset: able to identify existing process and fix gaps / improve efficiency
• You have knowledge or interest in programming or scripting languages
• Experience with AI tools / frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• You constantly looking for gaps in existing processes and come up with ideas on how to improve them
• You enjoy taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise