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
Rigid PCB design, Flexible PCB design, High-speed design, CAD/CAE tools (Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics), DFM guidelines, Manufacturing process knowledge, Cost and packaging optimization, Electrical design fundamentals
Preferred skills
High-volume circuit board design, Flex board design, Advanced DFM expertise
Technologies
Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics
Responsibilities
Evaluate and implement PCB design trends and processes; Conduct design feasibility studies for packaging, cost, and performance; Assist in resolving critical design problems; Perform complex CAD and CAE tasks under mentorship; Coordinate with Engineering, Test, EMC, and Manufacturing teams; Define and evolve Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC