DFM PCBA Engineer — From Concept to Mass Production

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a PCBA Design for Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and mass production. You will collaborate with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and vendor partners to deliver high-quality PCBA assemblies.

You will drive DFM reviews, optimize processes, and apply advanced testing and reliability techniques while reducing cost and environmental impact. 3+ years in PCBA or electronics packaging is required, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in PCBA or electronic assembly.
• Strong background in materials science and electronics packaging.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% and self-manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCBA and related system design decisions to optimize performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Develop, champion, and apply PCB design and assembly guidelines across product lines.
• Conduct rigorous DFM reviews of PCBA designs and provide actionable feedback.
• Design and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes, including panel design and parameters.
• Collaborate with design engineers and suppliers to develop new PCBA technologies.

Skills

PCBA

Electronic Assembly

Materials Science

Manufacturing

Project Management

International Travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Valor

SPI

AOI

X-ray

JMP

Minitab

MATLAB

Python

SQL

Job description

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a PCBA Design for Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and mass production. You will collaborate with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and vendor partners to deliver high-quality PCBA assemblies.

You will drive DFM reviews, optimize processes, and apply advanced testing and reliability techniques while reducing cost and environmental impact. 3+ years in PCBA or electronics packaging is required, with travel up to 25%.