Manufacturing Automation & DFM Engineer – SMT / PCBA

Imagine what you could do here. 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.

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Apple products are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. Inside every one of our products, are some of the world's most challenging consumer PCBA and Flex designs. Imagine yourself as a select member of the team that brings these assemblies from concept to high volume manufacturing.

## Description

The Manufacturing Automation & DFM Engineer will be responsible for enabling robust, scalable, and data-driven SMT/PCBA manufacturing processes through automation, design for manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and factory operations to support NPI, equipment development, and high-volume manufacturing while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

## Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline

5+ years of hands-on industrial experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing, automation, or high-volume electronics manufacturing

Strong knowledge of SMT processes, equipment, and factory automation systems

Solid fundamentals in mechanical design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings

Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, and casting

Working knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel required; Python, Minitab, or JMP preferred)

Travel domestically and internationally to supplier sites – 60%

## Preferred qualifications

Experience with automation controls and software, including PLC logic, C#, and PC-based control systems

Knowledge of robotics systems (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, and industrial automation architectures

Familiarity with factory KPIs such as yield, OEE, cycle time, and process capability

Exposure to AI/ML applications in manufacturing, inspection, or process optimization is a plus

Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and factory partners