Substrate Technologist

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Substrate Technologist

As a Substrate Technologist within the Hardware Technology Packaging team, you will own and drive sophisticated package selection, new-generation product package structure, and configuration optimization. You will be responsible for the design, technology, manufacturing, reliability, and future roadmap of Apple Package substrates while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal performance. Your daily work involves leading RFSIP package substrate development, pathfinding technology, and roadmap definition while working with foundry partners and OSAT providers to move solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will solve technical issues throughout the product development cycle and drive new material development. Required expertise includes knowledge of Cu plating, Lithography, Dielectric materials, Laser via formation, Solder resist, and Cadence Allegro platform tools for design review for manufacturing. This role focuses on developing electronic packaging solutions for internal and custom external components.

What you'll do

  • Lead RFSIP package substrate development, pathfinding technology, and roadmap definition.
  • Partner with manufacturers, foundries, and OSATs to move substrate solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Optimize new package substrate architectures based on performance, technical risk, cost, and availability.
  • Drive the development of sophisticated package solutions, new materials, and industry specifications.
  • Solve complex technical issues throughout the entire product development cycle.
  • Manage the design, manufacturing, and reliability of Apple's package substrates.
  • Oversee the integration of electronic packaging solutions for consumer products like iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • MS or Ph.D. and 5+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
  • Proven fundamentals in the material, chemistry, or mechanical engineering field(s) (preferred).
  • In-depth knowledge of substrate technology, manufacturing process, design rules, and roadmap (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in substrate manufacturing and technology development such as Cu plating, Lithography, Dielectric material, Laser via formation, and Solder resist (preferred).
  • Familiarity with package assembly and integration process (preferred).
  • Experience in Cadence Allegro platform tools and design review for manufacturing (DFM) (preferred).
  • Exceptional technology development, project management, communication, and collaborative skills (preferred).

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