Senior Flex DFM Engineer – Global Vendor Collaboration

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Flex DFM Engineer in Cupertino, CA, focused on flexible printed circuits. You will maintain design guidelines, analyze defects, and lead improvement activities while collaborating with vendors to qualify sites and implement design enhancements.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, a BS in engineering, and willingness to travel overseas up to ~30%. Apple offers a total compensation package including stock and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical detail to varied audiences.
• Deep knowledge of flex design rules, materials and processes for flexible printed circuits.
• 7–10 years of applicable engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Apple's general specifications and design guidelines for flex circuits.
• Analyze defects in flexible printed circuits and lead improvement activities.
• Own collaboration on projects with flex PCB vendors, including qualification of vendor sites.
• Review vendor feedback and implement design improvements.

Skills

Communication

DFM engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Education

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Allegro

Valor

NX8

JMP

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Flex DFM Engineer in Cupertino, CA, focused on flexible printed circuits. You will maintain design guidelines, analyze defects, and lead improvement activities while collaborating with vendors to qualify sites and implement design enhancements.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, a BS in engineering, and willingness to travel overseas up to ~30%. Apple offers a total compensation package including stock and comprehensive benefits.