DFM PCBA Engineer

DFM PCBA Engineer

Imagine yourself as a select member of the team that brings assemblies from concept to high volume manufacturing s is your chance to be at the forefront of developing, productizing, and mass producing some of the world's most challenging consumer PCBA designs, ensuring unparalleled quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness from concept through high-volume manufacturing, all while minimizing our environmental footprint.

Opportunities to grow and develop include:

• Holistic PCBA and process design optimization
• Advanced tolerance analysis for PCBA, fixture, and equipment design
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools like Siemens NX and Valor
• Applying advanced simulation tools and modeling techniques
• Strategic high-volume manufacturing planning
• Leading root cause and failure analysis investigations
• Use internal LLM based tools for automating workflows

Responsibilities include:

• Drive PCBA and related system design decisions
• Develop, champion, and apply internal guidelines and best practices
• Conduct rigorous DFM reviews of rigid and flexible PCBA and custom component designs
• Design and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes
• Collaborate strategically with design engineers, manufacturing partners, and material suppliers
• Innovate and develop new manufacturing processes, tooling, and automation solutions
• Establish and refine design rules and formulas
• Partner with eCAD Librarians to review and validate component land patterns
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) and test builds
• Assess and verify PCB assembly vendor technical capabilities
• Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists
• Define and implement robust methodologies for workmanship, maintenance, and data retention requirements
• Communicate complex technical information fluidly and effectively

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience in PCBA, electronic assembly or related field
• Demonstrated high level of creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Robust understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Proven ability to self-manage projects
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 25%

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with various advanced soldering methods
• Deep understanding of PCBA material selection considerations
• Knowledge of PCB Fabrication, Flexible PCB Fabrication, and First-Level Interconnect (FLI) Si Packaging processes
• Experience with common PCBA inspection and test techniques
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards
• Proficiency with statistical process control and data analysis software
• Ability to leverage programming and scripting for problem-solving
• Experience with data visualization tools

Pay and benefits include:

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.