Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer

$140,700 - $280,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As part of the SiVal CAD team at Apple, this position involves designing high-performance, power-efficient System on Chips (SoCs) by creating detailed layouts of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineers to develop complex PCB designs using advanced CAD tools, particularly Cadence Allegro. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring that designs meet manufacturing and assembly standards while also exploring new technologies to enhance product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout high density printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Cadence Allegro.
• Design from early placement through routing and final rule checks.
• Place high density and high quantity (up to 10000+) of components.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality PCB designs.
• Generate constraints based on schematic interpretation, design rules, manufacturing rules, and mechanical specifications.
• Resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
• Provide complex input into the PCB design specifications and standards with respect to manufacturing capabilities, design limitations, and design limitations to determine trade-offs necessary to meet goals and produce high quality PCBs within schedule.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree program with 10 years of proven experience.
• Strong PCB CAD layout experience.
• Expertise using Cadence Allegro for multi-layer PCB layout.
• Detailed knowledge of mixed signal PCB design layout, PCB manufacturing, and PCB assembly technologies and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance