Packaging Substrate Engineer

Packaging Substrate Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, we believe new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish! 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 product 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 a cross-functional team to achieve the best package performance.

Lead SoC package substrate development, pathfinding technology, and roadmap definition.

Work with substrate manufacturing industry, foundry, and OSAT to bring package substrate solution from concept to HVM.

Work across a variety of cross-functional groups directly and involve themselves in engineering and product development.

Drive industry with sophisticated package solutions, new material development, and specs.

5% International travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or Ph.D. and 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven fundamentals in the material/chemistry/ or 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, Laser via formation, and Solder resist.
• Familiar 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.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.