Display Metrology Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Display Metrology System Engineer to design and develop objective calibration and testing solutions for display modules and optical components. You will lead metrology system design, validation, and production deployment during NPI, collaborating with SW/HW teams across Apple’s Display Technology group.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, advanced optics, and deep scripting in MATLAB/Python, with travel and a commitment to rigorous engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, EE or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Experience working in metrology of display (OLED, LCD, LED) or other optical products
• Experience building metrology systems, including SW scripting and optical instruments setup
• Experience in one or more of following areas: Display design, characterization, calibration or test; Optical instruments, such as CCD/CMOS camera, spectrophotometers, colorimeters; Image processing and machine vision; Opto-mechanical system design

Responsibilities

• Design and develop objective solutions for calibrating, characterizing, and testing display modules and optical components
• Work on metrology systems design, development, validation, and production deployment during New Product Introduction (NPI) stage with cross-functional teams

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, EE or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

C/C++

JMP

Job description

The people here at Apple don’t just build 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 be better than we found it.

Apple’s Display Metrology System Engineer is a terrific position for someone passionate about display technology and optical metrology. Be part of the Display Technology team that fosters a collaborative environment with creative talents that build world-class display and optical products and cutting edge technologies. Our team provides opportunities for individuals to contribute across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Engineering excellence and thoroughness are expected and encouraged. Innovations are highly supported and valued. The Display Technology team’s main goals are to constantly push the envelope to design and ship innovative products with best-in-class technologies and user experiences!

Description

This engineer will be responsible for designing and developing objective solutions for calibrating, characterizing, and testing display modules and optical components for Apple products. You will work on metrology systems design, development, validation, and production deployment during New Product Introduction (NPI) stage, with support from SW/HW cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, EE or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Experience working in metrology of display (OLED, LCD, LED) or other optical products
• Experience building metrology systems, including SW scripting and optical instruments setup
• Experience in one or more of following areas: Display design, characterization, calibration or test; Optical instruments, such as CCD/CMOS camera, spectrophotometers, colorimeters; Image processing and machine vision; Opto-mechanical system design

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, EE or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Direct experience on display or optical metrology systems development
• Familiar with industrial optical instruments, especially imaging instruments
• Strong problem solving skills; positive outlook and eagerness to step into uncharted technology spaces while being able to engineer solutions to meet project timelines
• Ability to own areas of responsibility, being able to self-motivate and work independently with critical thinkings
• Programming skills in Matlab, Python, C/C++
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills with tools like JMP, Python, etc
• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills

The position requires some international travel (up to 10%)