IC Package Integration Lead

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States is seeking an IC Packaging Engineering Lead to drive advanced packaging architectures and mass production strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across Silicon, Packaging, and Systems teams, with close collaboration with OSATs and assembly partners. The candidate will manage packaging tech development, ensure reliability and cost targets, and guide documentation and risk assessments for successful transitions from

Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in semiconductor packaging design and technology development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead package co-design with Silicon, Packaging, and Systems engineering teams to ensure designed packages meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, reliability and fit requirements.
• Drive package technology development which has broad impact (new technology, structure development, enhanced performance, lower cost).
• Co-work with assembly partners on new packages from development, NPI, Qualification to high volume production.
• Create package design documentation, design rules, technical risk assessment, package checklist for Silicon TO, Development and release to production teams.

Skills

Semiconductor packaging

Package design

Cross-functional leadership

Thermal analysis

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

Cadence APD/Allegro

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Do you like to work on groundbreaking technologies that enable amazing new products? Do you have the attention for details and love for excellence to work towards an extraordinary result? Envision what you could do here! At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! We are looking for a hardworking, and passionate IC Packaging Engineering Lead to join our team.

Description

• Work with cross‑functional teams and lead package integration and architecture efforts.
• Work with 3rd party and OSAT to bring packaging solution from concept to HVM Drive industry with advanced package solutions and specs.
• Work to bring innovative packaging solutions from concept to mass production, including package, module, and technology development.
• People managerial skills highly desirable.
• Travel – 5‑10%

Responsibilities

• Lead package co‑design efforts with Silicon, Packaging, and Systems engineering teams to ensure designed packages meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, reliability and fit requirements.
• Drive package technology development which has broad impact (new technology, structure development, enhanced performance, lower cost)
• Co‑work with assembly partners on new packages from development, NPI, Qualification to high volume production.
• Create package design documentation, design rules, technical risk assessment, package checklist for Silicon TO, Development and release to production teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with experience in Semiconductor Packaging Design, Process & Technology Development, Managerial skills highly desired.
• Good understanding of cross‑functional packaging areas: Si floor plan, package layout and architecture, enabling process technologies, thermal, mechanical, SI/PI, material, component & system level reliability, testing, and FA.
• Knowledgeable in advanced packaging technologies: Knowledge and insight to deliver high density / high performance interconnects in various form factor, thermo‑mechanical, reliability, and cost constraints.
• Background and Knowledge of Cellular/Connectivity/PMU packaging highly desirable.
• Excellent problem solving with strong physics and fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills that enable the candidate to work well with internal cross functional teams and overseas suppliers.
• Multi‑functional coverage on package layout (Cadence APD/Allegro), critical signal integrity / power integrity, thermal, design rules, BOM, design for manufacturing, reliability, and cost.
• Ability to work independently and take on projects with minimum supervision.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, 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. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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