Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer

Apple - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Beaverton, OR

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves designing high-density printed circuit boards (PCBs) for Apple's next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient System on Chips (SoCs). The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to create complex layouts using PCB CAD applications, particularly Cadence Allegro, and to ensure the integration of manufacturing and assembly principles throughout the design process.

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.
• Thoroughly understand and utilize Cadence Allegro, including all aspects of Constraint manager.
• Import and export a multitude of varying file types, design details, and processes.
• 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 necessary trade-offs.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree program with 3 years of proven experience.
• Hands-on 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

• Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.