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PCB Designer

Apple· Hardware
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About the role

Collaborate with design teams to plan, design, and develop complex rigid and flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) using CAE/CAD tools, while aligning with Apple’s design standards, manufacturing, and cost objectives. Work under mentorship to perform advanced CAD/CAE tasks, resolve design issues with vendors, and contribute to Design for Manufacturing guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Design teams to plan schedules, resolve costs, packaging, manufacturing, and electrical design issues.
  • Design and develop complex, detailed layouts of rigid and flexible PCBs using CAE and CAD applications and tools.
  • Study PCB design trends and processes; conduct design feasibility studies for packaging, cost, manufacturing, and system performance.
  • Assist PCB Designers in resolving critical design problems and train others in specialized PCB design areas.
  • Develop understanding of Apple’s design standards for Manufacturing and Test; ensure quality requirements are met before release to manufacturing.
  • Under mentorship perform complex CAD/CAE tasks with extensive skill and knowledge of equipment capabilities and design limitations.
  • Maintain technical coordination with Engineering, Product Design, Test, EMC Engineering and Manufacturing; resolve PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
  • Contribute to the evolution and definition of Apple’s Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
  • Participate in discussions on PCB design specifications and standards related to product design, electrical design, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements to balance trade-offs for high-quality PCs at low cost and on schedule.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience in designing rigid boards.
  • Experience with Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics (or equivalent) software tools.
  • Good understanding of board design constraints and basic EE fundamentals.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
  • Experience with Allegro Software Tools is preferred.
  • Experience with designing high volume circuit boards.
  • Good understanding of PCB fabrication processes.
  • Experience with Flex board design is a plus.

Skills

Required:PCB designCAE/CAD toolsAltiumMentor Graphics
Nice to have:AllegroDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)High-volume PCB designFlex PCB design

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity; accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
  • Accessibility and supportive workplace culture as part of Apple’s benefits and environment.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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