PCB DFM Engineer

Summary Posted: Nov 2, 2023 Role Number: 200518074 Apple products are as alluring on the inside as they are on the outside. Inside every one of our products, are some of the world's most challenging consumer Substrate Packaging, PCB and Flex designs. Imagine yourself as a select member of the team that brings these electronic fabrications from concept to high volume manufacturing. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Relevant course work or knowledge with printed circuits including hands-on process engineering experience Academic foundation to qualify new materials, chemistries, equipment sets and/or processes to high volume production Knowledge of industry specifications, especially IPC and JEDEC specifications Understand the interaction between manufacturing processes and environments with printed circuit defect conditions, especially latent defects Understand statistical process and quality control principles and be capable to apply statistical analysis methods to raw data sets Understand the relationships between design rules, process capability, yield and product reliability and how to improve them Description Description The PCB DFM Engineer will have a deep level of creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronic packaging at all levels. The responsibilities of this role include: •Maintenance of substrate or printed circuit board design rules for all Apple products, as well as the technology roadmap and acceptability specifications •Establishment and maintenance of supplier site, material and technology qualification matrix •Action as the directly responsible individual on all substrate and printed circuit board related quality issues and excursions In the course of fulfilling these responsibilities the person in this role will: •Provide mentorship to product designers on available substrate and printed circuit board technologies and materials •You will interact with and guide PCB layout designers to select layer structures, design rule sets and practices •Work with design tool engineers to define and validate appropriate scripting, design rule checks, etc •You will support design for cost investigations as the liaison between engineering and procurement •Audit and assess PCB vendor production lines, including manufacturing techniques and quality control systems •Review new technology qualification data and make disposition decisions •Review new product introduction first article data and make disposition decisions •You will drive corrective actions for PCB vendor issues using step-by-step methodology Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or similar field. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, 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 $55.00 and $83.02/hr, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.