CAD Tools Engineer - Schematic Design

CAD Tools Engineer - Schematic Design

Are you seeking a position that will impact the lives of millions of Apple customers? At Apple, new ideas 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. Apple Hardware Operations is seeking a Customer Success ECAD engineer to support, train, and customize the methodologies, vendor tools, workflows, and custom applications utilized in the creation of electrical designs and their subsequent fabrication. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the multi-functional hardware engineering teams to address design challenges and provide guidance on engineering best practices. They will contribute to a diverse range of initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the engineering environment and fostering a more knowledgeable engineering workforce.

Primary Responsibilities

Support hardware engineering staff through its component, System/Schematic design and simulation workflows

Identify, triage and debug Schematic and System workflow related issues

Develop and deliver training on best practices with regards to Schematic design, verification and System workflows

Identify and generate workflow requirements and best practices

Collaborate with customers to gather requirements and development team to deliver enhancements and solutions

Leverage AI/ML techniques to facilitate everyday work and solve engineering challenges

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent (Computer/Electrical Engineering) with 2 or more years of relevant industry experience

Knowledge with System and Schematic workflows

At least 5 years working with ECAD design tools and workflows

At least 3 years developing and delivering training

Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting

Preferred Qualifications

Software:

Expert knowledge of Cadence software for System and Schematic design

Knowledge of the HW design process from library creation to Architecture, Schematic and analysis flows

Knowledge of MCAD workflows would be a bonus

Some knowledge of Cadence Sigrity or similar simulation tools

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)

Technical:

Extensive understanding of Architecture, Schematic and constraints

Understanding of signal integrity, PDN design and thermal management techniques for PCBs.

Experience developing and presenting trainings

Familiarity with fundamental AI/ML concepts, including LLMs, supervised or unsupervised learning, neural networks and prompt engineering

Some experience applying AI/ML techniques to solve engineering problems

Problem-solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to identify, triage and debug technical design issues, arriving at root cause

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to work with different stakeholders operating at various skill levels

Thrives in a dynamic work environment, both independently and as a part of a team

Shown ability to work independently while using sound technical and business judgement.

Dynamic with a "can do" attitude. Humble and act with grace under fire.

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.