Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer Job at Apple in Cupertino

Hardware PCB CAD Layout Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. As part of the SiVal CAD team, you’ll design boards for our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient SoCs.

Description

1. Design and layout high density printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Cadence Allegro.
2. Design from early placement through routing and final rule checks.
3. Place high density and high quantity (up to 10,000+) of components.
4. Thorough and extensive understanding of Cadence Allegro, including all aspects of Constraint manager.
5. Incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
6. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality PCB designs.
7. Generate constraints based on schematic interpretation, design rules, manufacturing rules, and mechanical specifications.
8. Resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
9. Provide complex input into the PCB design specifications and standards with respect to manufacturing capabilities, design limitations, and trade-offs necessary to meet goals and produce high quality PCBs within schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is between $112,900 and $234,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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