PCB Designer
Core
Design and develop complex rigid and flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) for Apple's core technologies, ensuring manufacturability and system performance.
Role type
Senior IC PCB Designer
Builds
Rigid and flexible PCBs for consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware engineering
Required skills
High-speed PCB design, Rigid and flexible board layout, CAE and CAD tool proficiency, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, Manufacturing and test standard compliance, Cost and packaging optimization, Electrical design fundamentals
Preferred skills
Allegro software expertise, High-volume circuit board design, Fabrication house collaboration, PCB design certification
Technologies
Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics
Responsibilities
Evaluate and implement PCB design trends and processes for Apple's technologies; Conduct design feasibility studies for packaging, cost, and performance; Assist in resolving critical design problems; Mentor junior designers on specialized PCB areas; Coordinate with Engineering, Products Design, Test, EMC, and Manufacturing teams; Resolve design issues with fabrication vendors; Participate in defining DFM guidelines; Discuss design specifications and trade-offs to meet goals within schedule and cost constraints.