Process Development Engineer (R&D)

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Singapore seeks a Process Development engineer to develop processes for next generation products. You will conduct proof-of-concept studies, define CTQ metrics, and collaborate with external vendors to create new equipment.

You will present engineering reports to cross-functional teams and drive manufacturability improvements. The role requires hands-on experience with high-precision module assembly, DOE methods, and solid statistical analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Degree of Science in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of process R&D experience.
• Clear and effective written and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with module assembly processes (flip chip, flex attach, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work on process equipment to conduct proof of concept evaluation and DOEs.
• Establishment of baseline process and CTQ metrics.
• Perform process characterization.
• Establish design guidelines for manufacturability.
• Define procedures and metrologies for CTQ measurements.
• Generate engineering reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Camera/laser projector assembly

DOE

Engineering statistics

Root cause analysis

Metrology tools

Statistical software (JMP/Minitab)

Problem solving

Process R&D experience

High placement accuracy

Bonding/assembly processes

Education

Engineering degree (Science/Engineering)

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation.

Excellent opportunity to join our Process Development team. You will conduct feasibility studies, develop new process and material development for new module technologies under research and development. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Description
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop processes for next generation products in Apple’s ecosystem. Responsible to establish new baseline processes by conducting proof of concept (POC) studies and Design of Experiments (DOEs). Also be responsible to define Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) metrics, their specifications and the necessary metrology tools/procedures required to measure these CTQs. Have the opportunity to develop new process equipments with the support from external vendors, and showcase analytical skills by preparing and presenting engineering reports to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities
Work on process equipment to conduct proof of concept evaluation and DOEs

Establishment of baseline process and CTQ metrics

Perform process characterization

Establish design guidelines for manufacturability

Define procedures and metrologies for CTQ measurements

Generate engineering report based on studies and evaluation

Reporting of engineering studies and providing recommendations based on engineering assessment to cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications
Good knowledge and hands-on experience in camera or laser projector module assembly processes with high placement accuracy requirements, such as lens and VCSEL attach

Good knowledge in design of experiment (DOE), engineering statistic, root cause analysis and problem solving

Familiarity on different metrology tools and quantitative measurement methodology

Knowledge of statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP or Minitab)

Resourceful and innovative

Knowledge and work experience in one or more of the following processes & handling such processes equipment - 1) Flip Chip bonding (Thermosonic, Thermocompression and etc) OR 2) EVO die bonder or any Pick & Place equipment platform OR 3) Wirebond/Studbump) OR 4) Flex Attach (Flexible Printed Circuit Board Bonding), OR 5) Glue / Solder Paste Dispensing, OR 6) Solder Jetting/Laser Wire Soldering OR 7) SMT (e.g. solder printing, component pick&place, AOI, SPI and reflow) OR 8) Wire cutting & crimping

Knowledge on adhesive or epoxy or other bonding material

Experience in optical components, active alignment and high accuracy bonding process

Minimum Qualifications
Degree of Science in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in doing process R&D
Clear and effective written and communication skills
Hands-on experience in various module assembly processes such as flip chip, flex attach, pick and place, glue dispensing, wire bonding, filling, laser soldering, component cleaning, curing, plating, singulation, wafer bonding

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.