PC Board Designer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a skilled PCB Board Designer to join its Engineering PCB Services Organization. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborating with design engineers to create complex printed circuit boards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PCB design, particularly in high-speed environments, and will be responsible for ensuring quality standards and resolving design issues. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of technology with your expertise.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Stock Programs

Educational Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in designing flex and rigid PCBs.
• Experience with high-speed design environments and PCB tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed layouts of rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve manufacturing and design issues.

Skills

PCB Design

High-Speed Design

Collaboration with Design Engineers

Design Feasibility Studies

Understanding of EE Fundamentals

Education

PCB Certification

Tools

Allegro

Altium

Mentor Graphics

Job description

PC Board Designer

Location: Cupertino, California, United States

Department: Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200600890

At Apple, our people don’t just create products — they create wonder that revolutionizes industries. We value diversity and ideas that inspire innovation, from technology to environmental efforts. Join us to help leave the world better than we found it.

Our Engineering PCB Services Organization supports PCB design for Apple’s Electrical Engineering teams. We seek a motivated individual with deep PCB design knowledge, experience in high-speed design environments, and the ability to collaborate with design engineers to develop complex boards. We believe in technology enablement through collaboration and building extraordinary products.

This role involves working with design teams to develop detailed layouts of rigid and flexible printed circuit boards using CAE and CAD tools. You will coordinate with multiple teams to plan schedules, resolve costs, and address packaging, manufacturing, and electrical design issues.

Responsibilities include:

1. Studying PCB design trends and implementing applicable processes.
2. Conducting design feasibility studies for packaging, cost, manufacturing, and performance.
3. Assisting and training PCB Designers, and understanding Apple’s manufacturing and test standards.
4. Ensuring quality design standards are met before manufacturing.
5. Performing complex CAD and CAE tasks under mentorship, utilizing extensive skills and knowledge.
6. Maintaining technical coordination across engineering, design, test, EMC, and manufacturing teams.
7. Resolving PCB design issues with fabrication and manufacturing vendors.
8. Participating in defining Apple’s Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines.
9. Discussing and establishing PCB design specifications to meet product, electrical, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of industry experience in designing flex and rigid PCBs.
• Experience with software tools such as Allegro, Altium, Mentor Graphics.
• Good understanding of design constraints and basic EE fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PCB certification is a plus.
• Experience with Allegro software tools and high-volume circuit board design.
• Experience working with fabrication vendors.

Pay & Benefits:

Base pay ranges from $165,500 to $293,800, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, stock programs, educational reimbursement, bonuses, and relocation assistance. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We promote inclusion regardless of race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. Learn about your EEO rights here.

We participate in the E-Verify program and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more info, visit E-Verify. We also adhere to laws regarding criminal histories and employment in specific locations.