Hardware PCB Layout Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Apple, we work every day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually talented PCB Layout Engineer.
Do your life’s best work here at Apple! Our Engineering PCB team takes pride in supporting board designs for Electrical Engineering teams at Apple. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual with an understanding of printed circuit board design (PCB) in Swindon. We will have the aim to work within and deliver to bold timelines and collaborate with our design engineers to build sophisticated boards. We believe in technology enablement by collaboration and building extraordinary products at Apple.
Description
- You will develop the PCB Layouts for PMU IC silicon validation purposes
- You'll work closely with the Silicon Validation HW teams to understand the board requirements, providing help and guidance during the schematic generation stage and proposing design trade-offs for resolution and implementation where appropriate
- Assist fellow PCB Layout Engineers in the resolution of critical design problems
- Provide competitive and accurate timeline estimates for project planning purposes
- In conjunction with your peers, define best practice layout methodologies
- Delegate PCB layout effort to other team members including contractors when necessary
Minimum Qualifications
BSc in Electrical Engineering or industrial experience equivalent
Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of PCB Layout, including signal & power integrity considerations
Experienced in the design of HDI PCB layout with fine pitch BGA fan-out using Cadence Allegro or similar layout tool.
Understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
Experienced in building impedance-controlled stack-ups with blind and buried vias.
A detailed understanding of PCB Design tool flows including schematic entry and setting up design constraints using Allegro CM or similar.
Knowledge of DC-DC converters and PMU’s (Power Management Units) preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to collaborate, work independently and proactively while making sound technical decisions
Able to adapt to new workflows that can improve design quality and expedite project delivery.
Ability to work well on a team, take ownership and motivate self and others