PCB Designer

PCB Designer

Apple

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Are you up for the challenge?..Our Engineering PCB Services Organization takes pride in supporting board designs for Electrical Engineering teams at Apple. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual with deep understanding of printed circuit board design (PCB), high speed design environments, and the ability to receive guidance from our design engineers to build complex boards. We believe in technology enablement by collaboration and building extraordinary products at Apple...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. .. Come join us!
Studying PCB design trends and processes, and then evaluate and implement 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 strives to achieve the requirements before releasing the product to manufacturing. Understands 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, Products Design, Test, EMC Engineering and Manufacturing. Resolve 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 8+ years of industry experience in designing flex and/or rigid boards Experience with different software tools - Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics etcGood understanding of board design constraints and basic knowledge of EE fundamentals
Certification in PCB is a plusExperience with Allegro Software Tools is preferredExperience with designing high volume circuit boardsExperience working with Fabrication houses

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a PCB Designer?

A: To succeed as a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Designer, key technical skills include proficiency in CAD software such as Altium, Eagle, or KiCad, as well as knowledge of electronics, circuit theory, and PCB layout principles. Soft skills that contribute to success in this role include strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, effective communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail and organizational abilities. These strengths support career growth and effectiveness by enabling designers to create high-quality, reliable, and efficient PCBs that meet project requirements and contribute to the success of the product development process.

Q: What is the career path for a PCB Designer?

A: A PCB Designer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior PCB Designer, where they learn and apply design principles to create printed circuit boards (PCBs). As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as PCB Design Engineer or Senior PCB Designer, where they take on more complex designs, lead teams, and develop expertise in specific technologies or industries. Ultimately, senior PCB Designers can transition into leadership positions like Design Engineering Manager or Technical Lead, overseeing design teams and driving innovation in the field.



Apple job posting for a PCB Designer in San Francisco, CA with a salary of $86,600 to $116,000 Annually with a map of San Francisco location.