Apple · 4 hours ago
DFM PCBA Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $259K/yr
7+ years expApple is a company known for its extraordinary products and services. They are seeking a DFM PCBA Engineer to verify vendor capabilities, develop and maintain PCBA procedures, and manage assembly and test processes for prototypes and production.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Verification of Quick Turn PCBA Vendor Technical Capabilities
Develop and Maintain PCBA DFM Procedures and Checklists
Development of Array Drawings for Product PCBAs
Ensure Proper Management of PCBA Prototype, EVT, and DVT Assembly and Test at Manufacturing Subcontractor
Develop and Maintain PCBA Process Parameters and Procedures as Guidelines for Apple Subcontractors
Ensure Proper Use of Approved Materials for PCBA Prototype, EVT, and DVT Assembly and Test at Manufacturing Subcontractor
Develop and Maintain PCBA Assembly Workmanship Standards
Support Component Engineering by Ensuring Component Specification Content meets PCBA DFM Requirements
Support ECAD Librarians by Ensuring Development of ECAD Library Parts which meet PCBA DFM Requirements
Ensure Proper Management of PCBA PVT Assembly and Test at Manufacturing Subcontractor
Develop and Maintain Data Requirements for PCBA PVT Assembly at Apple Subcontractors
Verification of Volume PCB Vendor Technical and Quality Capabilities
Ensure Maintenance of Approved Manufacturing Processes at PCBA Manufacturing Subcontractor
Ensure the Continued Use of Approved Materials at PCBA Manufacturing subcontractor
Ensure Maintenance of Specified Quality Levels at PCBA Manufacturing Subcontractor
Support Ongoing Apple Service/Quality Issues as Resource for PCBA Manufacturing Issues
Develop or manage the development of necessary tooling and/or automation equipment
Develop and Maintain Cable assembly processes using hot bar equipment
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience with the properties and process used in microelectronics fabrication and PCBA assembly
BS in engineering disciplines (mechanical, industrial, chemical, electrical or materials science) is required
Preferred
Engineer or Technologist with an extremely high level of creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronics packaging at all levels
Ability to work with a cross-functional team to define requirements and suitable metrics for the performance of new products and process
Demonstrated ability to self-manage and deliver results in a pure development role
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, i.e. >25%
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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