PC Board Designer

Collaborating with Design teams in the design and development of complex, detailed layouts of rigid and flexible printed circuit boards using CAE and CAD applications and tools is a key aspect of this position. You would work with multiple Design teams to plan schedules, resolve costs, packaging, manufacturing, and electrical design issues.

Studying PCB design trends and processes, and then evaluating and implementing 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 striving to achieve the requirements before releasing the product to manufacturing. Understanding 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, Product Design, Test, EMC Engineering and Manufacturing. Resolving 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 6 years of industry experience in designing flex and rigid boards
• Experience with different software tools – Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics, etc.
• Good understanding of board design constraints and basic knowledge of EE fundamentals

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field
• 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

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