Flex DFM Engineer
Core
Define design guidelines and analyze defects for flexible printed circuits (Flex) to ensure manufacturability and quality.
Role type
Senior IC Flex DFM Engineer
Builds
High-volume manufacturing of consumer PCBA and Flex assemblies
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Flexible printed circuits
Required skills
Flexible printed circuit design rules, defect analysis, vendor qualification, statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE), backend process knowledge (punching, bending, stiffeners, adhesives), design for manufacturing (DFM)
Preferred skills
Antenna-related flex experience, surface mount assembly of flexible circuits, tooling design, CAD tools (Allegro, Valor, NX8, JMP), statistical software (JMP)
Responsibilities
Maintain Apple's general specification and design guidelines for flexible printed circuits, analyze defects and lead improvement activities, qualify vendor manufacturing sites and lines, review vendor design feedback and implement design improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
