Display Quality Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 246,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Stock options

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a world-class Display/Process/Quality Engineer to lead the engineering and manufacturing activities for next‑generation display technologies in Apple products.

The Display Quality Team focuses on delivering high-quality display panels from engineering builds through mass production. The role requires driving quality system development, reviewing designs for process capability and yield, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring readiness for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with in‑depth technical knowledge in display, sensor, electrical, optical, or semiconductor processes.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality system development and quality control tools for scalable production.
• Review design and specification docs for process capability and yield targets.
• Provide reports on yield performance and drive corrective actions.
• Review supplier quality control flows and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to map process development and ensure readiness for ramp.
• Monitor production ramp and mitigate risks.

Skills

Display technologies

Electrical engineering

Optoelectronics

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Quality control systems

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

Apple is looking for a world‑class Display/Process/Quality Engineer to lead the engineering and manufacturing activities to launch the next‑generation display technologies for the displays in award‑winning Apple products. The Display Quality Team is responsible for delivering the technologies with high quality products to enable the world’s best Apple display products. Each individual will serve as a focal point in process & quality improvement of new display panels from the engineering build to the product ramp.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a leading engineer to drive overall quality system development, quality control tool development to deliver scalable product
• Review product/process design documentations and specification documentations to ensure alignment with process capability and yield target
• Present timely, concise reports or plan for product yield performance, specification convergence status; drive Failure Analysis (FA), Corrective Action implementation plan, and yield bridge to mass production
• Review supplier’s quality control flow, in‑process quality control system, incoming components and outgoing product’s quality control plan. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design and yield target compliance.
• Work with supplier process/quality teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, secure FA in order to improve yield and commit to schedules in‑line with program goals.
• Assess supplier’s production readiness to support build events and production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk.
• Ensure processes and suppliers are performing as expected during production ramp, immediately addressing critical issues.
• Monitor supplier’s process performance, and yield loss at different process nodes periodically to prevent quality issues.
• Assess a technology risk considering optimum design for manufacturability. Plan validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability.
• Review progress of development activities at supplier sites and serve as a point of escalation for critical process‑related issues.
• Assign follow‑up action items (as needed) to drive ongoing improvements for process capability based on process specification.
• Analyze test and validation results to provide technical recommendations for manufacturing.
• International Travel Required (up to 25%)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with in‑depth technical knowledge and proven track record in one or more of the following areas: Display/Sensor technologies (TFT, LCD, AMOLED, touch sensor, OLED), electrical, optical, and/or semiconductor processes.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive vendor in quality improvements, familiarity with quality control and monitoring systems.
• Capability to execute DOE, SPC, failure analysis, and yield improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

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 $133,500 and $246,200, 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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