Module Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 210,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer in San Diego to design iPhone display modules, focusing on optical technologies. The role involves managing suppliers, defining specifications, and conducting performance validations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, with experience in optical systems and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and LabVIEW. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, stock options, and educational reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Physics or Engineering.
• Experience in optical systems and display technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design iPhone display modules and investigate optical technologies.
• Manage suppliers and oversee manufacturing processes.
• Define specifications and conduct optical performance validation.

Skills

Optical design and characterization

Solid state physics

Display technology

Python programming

Data analysis with Matlab

Optical simulation with Zemax

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Zemax

Job description

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Design iPhone display modules and investigate the best optical and display technologies with expertise in the following fields: optical design and characterization, optical and/or human visual physics, semiconductor optoelectronics, display technologies, optical sensor technologies, and circuits. Own internal, multi-functional teams across optical, electrical engineering (EE), mechanical engineering (ME), process and panel design experts, directly manage display suppliers as the primary technical point of contact, and oversee manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes. Define the display module specifications and characterization metrics for new iPhone projects. Define and implement validation plans for characterizing optical components/modules/systems. Develop new display testing methods and review test results and data from the display vendors, system OEMs, and multi-functional groups at Apple to ensure the performance specifications are met. Build prototypes and integrate the key SW/HW components, to conduct critical validations and experiments to prove the system design from engineering build to mass production. Identify all open engineering issues, lead cross-functional teams for failure analysis and FMECA, and drive them to closure with efficiency to support project needs. Software programming for data acquisition and HW control with Python, LabVIEW, VISA, scripting for statistical analysis with JMP, MATLAB, Mathematica, and conducting optical simulation with Zemax, Solidworks. Perform hands-on characterization of electro-optical performance of display modules with design of experiment, using bench-top and industry-standard optical measurement systems for characterization, test, and validation. Support the product through the engineering development, mass-production ramp-up, and launch. 40 hours/week. 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 $139,500 - $210,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Using optics, solid state physics, display technology, including lasers, OLED, thin film transistors, light source technologies, imaging systems, and hands-on bench-top experiments for optical systems.
• Human-factors-driven display requirements, including using radiometric and photometric measurement equipment, visual physics, color science, color calibration, and display and lighting metrology standards.
• Optical design and CAD, including using Solidworks and Zemax for optical simulation.
• Optical metrology using radiometric and photometric measurement equipment, spectrophotometer, colorimeter, including experience with gauge R&R, CCD, camera, and wavefront sensors.
• Developing optical systems, doing experiments and failure analysis using focused ion beam (FIB), optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning electron microscope (SEM), spectrometer, and class IV lasers.
• Utilizing Python (such as Pandas), Matlab, JMP, and Mathematica for data analysis, data visualization, and data analysis automation.
• Programming for automation experience utilizing Python, LabVIEW, Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA), Git, including experience with HW control and automation on both X86 and ARM (e.g., Apple silicon) architecture.
• Utilizing Systems Engineering (SE) for optical product development, including design of experiments (DOE), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), translating design requirements into functional specifications, and designing for compliance with governmental regulations such as environmental laws.
• Working with external vendors and worldwide supply chain to deliver customized optical components, modules, or systems.
• Semiconductor mass production, such as Fine Metal Mask (FMM), Ink Jet Print (IJP), evaporation and encapsulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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