DFM PCBA Engineer
Description For DFM PCBA Engineer
Apple is seeking a DFM PCBA Engineer to join their Operations and Supply Chain team. This role involves working on challenging consumer PCBA and Flex designs for Apple products. The engineer will be responsible for various aspects of PCBA development, from concept to high volume manufacturing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Verifying technical capabilities of Quick Turn PCBA vendors
- Developing and maintaining PCBA DFM procedures and checklists
- Creating array drawings for product PCBAs
- Managing PCBA prototype, EVT, and DVT assembly and test at manufacturing subcontractors
- Developing and maintaining PCBA process parameters and procedures
- Ensuring proper use of approved materials
- Developing and maintaining PCBA assembly workmanship standards
- Supporting component engineering and ECAD librarians
- Managing PCBA PVT assembly and test
- Verifying volume PCB vendor technical and quality capabilities
- Supporting ongoing Apple service/quality issues
- Developing necessary tooling and/or automation equipment
- Developing and maintaining cable assembly processes using hot bar equipment
The ideal candidate will have a high level of creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronics packaging. They should be able to work with cross-functional teams and self-manage in a pure development role.
This position offers a competitive salary range, along with benefits such as stock options, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement opportunities. Apple is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.
Responsibilities For DFM PCBA Engineer
- Verify technical capabilities of Quick Turn PCBA vendors
- Develop and maintain PCBA DFM procedures and checklists
- Create array drawings for product PCBAs
- Manage PCBA prototype, EVT, and DVT assembly and test at manufacturing subcontractors
- Develop and maintain PCBA process parameters and procedures
- Ensure proper use of approved materials
- Develop and maintain PCBA assembly workmanship standards
- Support component engineering and ECAD librarians
- Manage PCBA PVT assembly and test
- Verify volume PCB vendor technical and quality capabilities
- Support ongoing Apple service/quality issues
- Develop necessary tooling and/or automation equipment
- Develop and maintain cable assembly processes using hot bar equipment
Requirements For DFM PCBA Engineer
- 3+ years experience as an engineer or technologist with high creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronics packaging
- BS degree in engineering disciplines (mechanical, industrial, chemical, electrical or materials science)
Benefits For DFM PCBA Engineer
- Stock options
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Potential relocation assistance
