Display Panel Process and Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Employee stock plans

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Display Panel Process and Integration Engineer to advance panel technology across Apple products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive TFT device physics, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence. This role emphasizes modeling, simulations, and industry-leading display development.

The position offers collaboration with Apple partners, potential relocation, and participation in stock programs as part of total compensation.

Qualifications

• Background in TFT or MOSFET device physics and related processes.
• Experience with TFT/MOSFET process, fab operation or R&D activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new materials and processes for high-performance display panels.
• Perform field tests, simulations, and panel validation from concept to production.
• Oversee equipment for thin-film, lithography, and etching in panel fabrication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance TFT devices.
• Lead optimization of TFT and panel manufacturing processes; explore new materials and tech.
• Conduct numerical modeling, TCAD/FEA simulations for product design and failure analysis.

Skills

TFT device physics

MOSFET device physics

Communication skills

Tools

TCAD

SPICE

Job description

Display Panel Process and Integration Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is looking for Panel Process & Device Engineers, Thin Film & Panel Integration Engineers, to develop new display technology and display architectures across Apple products. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of panel development with an exemplary company that consistently brings innovations to the industry. As one of the technical leaders, you will have direct responsibility and deep collaboration with highly talented cross-functional engineering teams, and Apple panel supplying partners, to develop Apple award-winning, state-of-the-art products.

Description

As a Panel Process Engineer, you will be in charge of implementing new materials and advanced process development for high performance display panels, into Apple products. This requires field tests, simulation, and panel validation, at the level of proof of concept to the productivity verification. Other job functions include overseeing and co-developing the equipment used in Thin film, Photo Lithography, or Etching processes to fulfill the development of advanced displays. Work closely with the Apple HQ cross-functional Teams in California and Apple industrial partners in Asia to develop panels & TFT devices for Apple products. Lead the optimization of the TFT & panel manufacturing process for the future products. Exploring new materials and new technology to enable next generation Apple products, by directly working with vendors, and Apple in-region teams. Conduct numerical modeling, mechanical simulation, device simulation with FEA or TCAD for the product design, optimization, and failure analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Background for TFT or MOSFET device physics
• Experience in TFT/MOSFET process and its fab operation or R&D activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with flat panel displays
• Background with Metal Oxide, LTPS device physics and, modeling (TCAD, SPICE)
• Self-motivated and willing to take challenges to explore new fields
• The willingness and ability to travel across the country or internationally

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.
• Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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