Apple
DFM PCBA Engineer
$145K–$264K
Austin, Texas +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Cupertino, California - Experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience in PCBA, electronic assembly, or related field.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science) or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develops and optimizes PCBA designs and manufacturing processes, partnering with engineering teams and vendors to bring complex assemblies from concept through high-volume production.
What you'll do
- Conduct DFM reviews and provide actionable feedback on rigid and flexible PCBA and custom component designs.
- Develop and validate assembly processes, materials, tooling, and automation; plan DOEs and test builds.
- Assess vendor capabilities and manufacturing readiness, and communicate technical findings across teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in PCBA, electronic assembly, or a related field.
- Strong engineering fundamentals, including applying material science, thermodynamics, and mechanical engineering to manufacturing and design challenges.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of PCBA materials, soldering methods, PCB fabrication, inspection and test techniques, or relevant industry standards.
- Experience with statistical process control, data analysis, programming, scripting, or data visualization tools.
Pay
USD $144,600 to $263,800 base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, Valor, DMM, Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, CSAM, SEM/EDS, FTIR
AI focus
Use internal LLM-based tools to automate workflows and support smarter decision-making in design and manufacturing.
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