PCB DFM Engineer

Apple is seeking a PCB Substrate DFM Engineer to join their team. This role requires a deep level of creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronic packaging. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining printed circuit board and substrate design rules for all Apple products, as well as the technology roadmap and acceptability specifications
• Establishing and maintaining supplier site, material and technology qualification matrix
• Acting as the directly responsible individual on all substrate and printed circuit board related quality issues and excursions

The ideal candidate will:

• Provide mentorship to product designers on available substrate and printed circuit board technologies and materials
• Interact with and guide PCB and substrate 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
• Support design for cost investigations as the liaison between engineering and procurement
• Audit and assess PCB and substrate 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
• Drive corrective actions for PCB and substrate vendor issues using step-by-step methodology

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to Apple's innovative products. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, stock options, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Join Apple and be part of a team that's dedicated to creating extraordinary products and leaving the world better than they found it.