PCB DFM Engineer

The PCB Substrate DFM Engineer will have a deep level of creativity and curiosity about materials science and electronic packaging at all levels. The responsibilities of this role include: ...

• Maintenance of printed circuit board and substrate design rules for all Apple products
• Establishment and maintenance of supplier site, material and technology qualification matrix
• Action as the directly responsible individual on all substrate and printed circuit board related quality issues and excursions
• Provide mentorship to product designers on available substrate and printed circuit board technologies and materials
• Work with design tool engineers to define and validate appropriate scripting, design rule checks, etc
• Support design for cost investigations as the liaison between engineering and procurement
• Audit and assess PCB and substrate vendor production lines, including manufacturing techniques and quality control systems
• Review new technology qualification data and make disposition decisions
• Review new product introduction first article data and make disposition decisions
• Drive corrective actions for PCB and substrate vendor issues using step-by-step methodology

• 7+ years experience with printed circuits including hands-on process engineering experience
• Demonstrated capability of qualifying new materials, chemistries, equipment sets and/or processes to high volume production
• BS or higher in materials science, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation

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