Flex DFM Engineer

A Flex DFM Engineer possesses a deep knowledge of the processes and materials used to create flexible printed circuits. The engineer will provide maintenance of Apple's general specification and design guidelines for flexible printed circuits and design rule roadmap. The engineer will analyze defects in flexible printed circuits and maintain leadership of improvement activities.

• Provide maintenance of Apple's general specification and design guidelines for flexible printed circuits
• Analyze defects in flexible printed circuits and maintain leadership of improvement activities
• Collaborate with flexible printed circuit vendors on development projects
• Qualify vendor manufacturing sites and lines
• Review vendor design feedback and analyze vendor capability
• Implement design improvements

• Proven understanding of the link between flex design rules, industry capability, and manufacturing processes
• Engineer with at least 3-10 years of applicable experience
• BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering
• Experience with antenna-related flexes
• Demonstrated knowledge of cause and effect relationship between manufacturing practices and defect modes
• Familiarity with surface mount assembly of flexible circuits
• Established capability in statistical methods of data analysis
• Knowledge of industry specifications for flexible printed circuits and assemblies
• Experience with Allegro, Valor, NX8, and JMP
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work constructively with others

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.