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Packaging Substrate Engineer

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Austin, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Apple’s Hardware Technology Packaging team develops and integrates electronic packaging solutions for consumer hardware components. The Packaging Substrate Engineer will own package selection, package structure and configuration optimization, and substrate design, technology, manufacturing, reliability, and roadmap. The role leads substrate technology development and works with manufacturing partners, foundries, OSATs, and cross-functional teams to bring solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Material EngineeringChemistryMechanical EngineeringSubstrate TechnologySubstrate ManufacturingManufacturing ProcessDesign RulesRoadmap DevelopmentCopper PlatingLithographyDielectric MaterialsVia FormationSolder ResistSurface FinishingPackage AssemblyPackage IntegrationCadence AllegroDesign for ManufacturingTechnology DevelopmentProject ManagementCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

BS and 10+ Years Relevant Industry ExperienceMS or PhD and 8+ Years Relevant Industry Experience

Full job description

Role Number: 200691323-0240

Summary

Our Hardware Technology Packaging team invents, designs, develops, and integrates electronic packaging solutions for Apple’s internal and custom external components of hardware for its consumer electronic products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV etc. In this highly visible role, you will own and drive sophisticated package selection, new-generation package structure and configuration optimization. You will be responsible for Apple package substrate including design, technology, manufacturing, and reliability, and future roadmap; and work with cross-functional teams to achieve the best package performance.

Description

  • Lead SoC package substrate technology development, pathfinding, and roadmap definition.
  • Work with substrate manufacturing industry, foundry, and OSAT to bring package substrate solution from concept to HVM.
  • Drive industry with sophisticated package solutions, new architecture, material and process development, and spec definitions.
  • 5% International travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or Ph.D. and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.

  • Proven fundamentals in material/chemistry/mechanical engineering field(s).

  • In-depth knowledge of substrate technology, manufacturing process, design rules, and roadmap.

  • Hands-on experience in substrate manufacturing and technology development: Cu plating, lithography, dielectric material, via formation, solder resist, surface finish etc.

  • Familiarity with package assembly and integration process preferred.

  • Experience in Cadence Allegro platform tools and design review for manufacturing (DFM).

  • Exceptional technology development & project management skills.

  • Strong communication & collaborative skills.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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