Module Process Engineer

Apple Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Module Process Engineer to join the Display Module Technology team.

You will drive development of advanced manufacturing processes for display and touch modules, translating concepts into scalable high-volume solutions and working across design, engineering, and operations. The role requires hands-on experience with process development, DOE or data analysis, and proven problem-solving skills to optimize yield and reliability.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience developing module processes and integrating them into back-end display/touch manufacturing.
• Experience in DOE, data analysis, or SPC control.
• Experience in failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for yield and quality.
• Ability to travel internationally to support project implementation and collaborate with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process technology feasibility studies through simulation or engineering methods.
• Lead design and development of complex manufacturing processes for displays and touch modules.
• Develop manufacturability processes to enable high-volume production.
• Lead PFMEA generation for new process technology.
• Lead root cause analysis and metrology development for process issues.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Display Engineering, Display Operations, and external vendors.

Skills

Module process development

Back-end integration

DOE

Data analysis

SPC control

Failure analysis

Root cause investigation

International travel

Manufacturing process optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Adhesion lamination

Fine-pitch interconnect

Coating dispense

Metrology

Job description

Summary

Apple is looking for a Module Process Engineer to join Display Module Technology team! We are responsible for developing new innovative manufacturing process technologies to solve complex design challenges that have a direct impact to future products, quality and delivery of Apple Displays & Touch technology.

Description

The individual in this role will serve as a focal point in the process development of advanced key process modules from the concept/architecture stage through product engineering validation builds! We work at a fast pace and require everyone to be highly motivated. A successful candidate needs to be a flexible thinker and be able to problem solve outside of their respective technical area.

Key Responsibilities

• Process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulation and/or practical engineering methods
• Process Development Leads design and development of technically complex manufacturing processes including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment, metrology and system design to enable new products designs & functional requirements.
• Develop Process for Manufacturability - Provide early and on-going manufacturing leadership to ensure new process is scalable for high volume
• Process FMEA - Lead PFMEA generation for new process technology
• Failure Analysis - Lead root cause analysis and metrology development for issues related to new process technology
• Cross-functional interaction with Product Design, Display Engineering, Display Operations and international vendors
• Keep abreast of relevant industrial process & material manufacturing technical trends

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree minimum in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science or related field and 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in the development of module processes & its integration in back-end processes of Display & Touch industry or other related industries. Typical processes include liquid or film type of adhesion lamination, fine-pitch electrical interconnection, high accuracy coating dispense, and component shaping.
• Experience in DOE, data analysis, or SPC control.
• Experience in failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for product yield and quality issue.
• Ability for International business travel to support project implementation and collaborate with external vendors for product manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, with 5+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in leading a project from early development to high volume production.
• Project Management Skills- Excellent data handling, documentation, critical milestone creation, and organization skill.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.