Job description

Studying PCB design trends and processes, and then evaluate and implement those processes that apply to Apple’s core technologies. Conducting design feasibility studies to evaluate the PCB design goals for packaging, cost, manufacturing, and system performance. Assisting PCB Designers in the resolution of critical design problems. Train PCB Designers in specialized areas of PCB design. Developing an Understanding of Apple’s design standards for Manufacturing and Test. Understanding the requirements for a quality design and strives to achieve the requirements before releasing the product to manufacturing. Understands the driving PCB technology and process trends and their application to Apple’s designs. Under mentorship of seasoned Designers, being able to perform complex and difficult CAD and CAE tasks requiring extensive skill and knowledge of equipment capabilities, applications techniques, and design limitations. Maintaining technical coordination with Engineering, Products Design, Test, EMC Engineering and Manufacturing. Resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors. Passionately participates in the evolution and definition of Apple’s Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines. Participating in discussions regarding the PCB design specifications and standards with respect to product design, electrical design, manufacturing, and various regulatory agency requirements to figure out design trade-offs necessary to meet design goals and produce high quality PCBs at the lowest cost and within schedule. At least 4+ years of industry related experience in designing flex and/or rigid boards Experience with different software tools - Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics etc Good understanding of board design constraints and basic knowledge of EE fundamentals Certification in PCB is a plus Experience with Allegro Software Tools is preferred Experience with designing high volume circuit boards Experience working with Fabrication houses

Requirements

Must-haves

Assisting PCB Designers in the resolution of critical design problems. Train PCB Designers in specialized areas of PCB design. Developing an Understanding of Apple’s design standards for Manufacturing and Test.
Under mentorship of seasoned Designers, being able to perform complex and difficult CAD and CAE tasks requiring extensive skill and knowledge of equipment capabilities, applications techniques, and design limitations.
At least 4+ years of industry related experience in designing flex and/or rigid boards
Experience with different software tools - Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics etc
Good understanding of board design constraints and basic knowledge of EE fundamentals
Experience with designing high volume circuit boards
Experience working with Fabrication houses

Nice-to-haves

Certification in PCB is a plus
Experience with Allegro Software Tools is preferred

Application prep

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Platform: apple
Effort: medium