Display Process Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Display Process Engineer, where you'll lead advancements in OLED technology for cutting-edge displays. In this role, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to drive innovations in materials and manufacturing processes, ensuring the highest quality in products like the iPhone and iPad. Your expertise in display engineering will be crucial in solving complex challenges and enhancing product performance. This dynamic environment offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the display development cycle while working alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in display engineering or related fields.
• Technical knowledge in OLED processes, color filter materials, or opto-electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead OLED display processes and collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Drive technical innovation with display manufacturers to enhance performance.

Skills

OLED Evaporation/Encapsulation

photo-lithography

thin films deposition

precision dispensing

optical and material characterization

material chemistry

device physics

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

strong communication skills

Education

Masters degree in display engineering

Masters degree in electrical engineering

Masters degree in physics

Masters degree in materials science

Tools

simulation software

modeling tools

Job description

Display Process Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

Role Number: 200588357

Come work for the Apple’s OLED team comprising of amazing engineers who make the best displays in the world including the Watch, iPhone and iPad. We make the worlds groundbreaking OLEDs through careful engineering of the OLED, Encapsulation and Color Filter Layers in the display. These displays have the world's best electrical, optical and mechanical characteristics while achieving the small display and product bezels. We’re looking for an experienced and innovative engineer to lead advancements in process, materials, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to drive impactful solutions throughout the display development cycle.

Description

1. Lead the seamless execution of OLED display processes by closely collaborating with multi-functional teams and managing vendor activities.
2. Lead the development of new OLED and Color Filter processes technologies to meet the performance requirements of a wide range of display products.
3. Drive display & component supply manufacturers aggressively on their technical innovation to achieve desired panel performance leap.
4. Quickly solve problems faced during the development stages of products transitioning from proof of concept modules to high volume manufacturing.
5. Design experiments to reach material solutions and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree in display engineering, electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or related fields with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
2. Technical knowledge in one of the following areas: OLED Evaporation/Encapsulation, color filter process/material, cell process/material or Opto-electronics.
3. Experience with one of the following: photo-lithography, thin films deposition and etching, precision dispensing and inkjet coating processes, optical and material characterization, surface and interfacial science, material chemistry or device physics.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 3+ years of experience and proven track record in flat panel display: materials, processes, manufacturing, simulation, equipment and methodology.
2. Experience with simulation and analysis such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural and thermal, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
3. Ability to model Color Filter Process, OLED Evaporation, Encapsulation and Photolithography.
4. High degree of flexibility—willing to fill in the gaps and being self-sufficient when necessary.
5. Ability to handle multiple projects, programs and tactical and strategic development efforts without direct supervision.
6. Strong communication skills to facilitate effective cross-disciplinary collaboration across diverse teams and cultures.

Pay & Benefits

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.