Display Module Engineer

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Display Engineer for its Mac Display Engineering team to lead development of cutting‑edge flat panel displays from concept to mass production. You will be the technical interface across system design, display optics, electronics, mechanics, and global supply partners, owning end‑to‑end module development for top‑tier products.

Collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical, process, and panel design engineers, and serve as the primary contact with external display suppliers

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• At least 10 years hands-on experience in display tech development or related areas.
• Experience with consumer electronics product development from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of display modules from concept to mass production.
• Lead design, validation, and integration for high‑end displays.
• Coordinate with optical, electrical, mechanical, and supplier teams.
• Serve as primary technical contact with external display suppliers.

Skills

Display technology development

Optical system design

Semiconductor optoelectronics

Optical sensor technologies

Product development cycle (consumer)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

LightTools

Zemax

Job description

Are you passionate about innovative display technology and precision engineering? Apple's Mac Display Engineering team is seeking a talented and driven Display Engineer to lead the development of cutting‑edge flat panel displays from initial concept through mass production. In this role, you will serve as a key technical interface between system design, display electrical and optical engineering, mechanical engineering, and global supply partners. You will own the end‑to‑end development of display modules-driving design, validation, and integration to ensure industry‑leading visual experiences for millions of users. Join us and help shape the future of how people interact with Mac products through world‑class display technology.

Description

As a Display Engineer on the Mac team, you will play a key role in defining and developing next‑generation display technologies. You will collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams, -including optical, electrical, mechanical, process, and panel design engineers, as well as serve as the primary technical contact with external display suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas: display technology development, optical system design, semiconductor optoelectronics, or optical sensor technologiesExperience with the product development cycle for consumer electronics, from concept through mass production

Preferred Qualifications

MS, or PhD in EE, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related fieldProven track record in OLED panel architecture, TFT and driving circuit design, and display process development in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.Experience in display performance characterization and validation, including use of bench‑top and industry‑standard optical measurement systems.Experience with optical simulation tools (e.g., LightTools, Zemax or equivalent)Experience in working directly with mainstream LCD or OLED vendorsExcellent project managements, written and verbal communication skills and people skills