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

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