Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer

$140,700 - $280,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Cupertino, CA
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer at Apple is responsible for designing high-density printed circuit boards (PCBs) for next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient System on Chips (SoCs). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create detailed layouts using PCB CAD applications, particularly Cadence Allegro, and ensuring that designs meet manufacturing and assembly standards. The engineer will impact a wide range of chips used across Apple's products, contributing to innovative technology and 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

  • Extensive understanding of Cadence Allegro, including all aspects of Constraint manager, importing/exporting of various file types, design details, and processes.
  • Experience in designing high-density PCBs with a focus on DFM, DFA, and DFT principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve PCB design issues with vendors.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with high-performance SoC designs.
  • Familiarity with the latest PCB fabrication technologies.

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
  • Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs
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