OLED Device Technologist

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced OLED Engineer to join our display development team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role focuses on advancing OLED materials, device performance, and processing technologies to enable future Apple products.

You will assess stack design trade-offs, define specifications, investigate failure modes, and work with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Expect 10-15% travel to display or material vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of industry experience.
• Solid understanding of organic electronic material and device physics.

Responsibilities

• Assess OLED materials, device performance, and processing technologies for emerging display applications.
• Analyze trade-offs among OLED stack design, manufacturing processes, and optoelectronic performance.
• Define and evaluate OLED device specifications for new Apple products.
• Identify root causes of failure modes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and display/material suppliers.
• Travel 10–15% to display or material vendors for reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Apple is looking for an experienced, self-motivated OLED Engineer to join our display development team in industry-leading future Apple products! This individual will serve and a key point to enable innovative concepts and architectures for better OLED display opto-electrical performance.

Description

Assess advanced OLED materials, device performance, and process technologies to support emerging display applications.Analyze trade-offs among OLED stack design, manufacturing processes, optoelectronic performance, and implementation feasibility.Define and evaluate OLED device specifications for new Apple products.Conduct structured methodologies to identify root causes of failure modes and implement corrective actions.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, display and material suppliers.10-15% international travel expected to display or material vendors for result reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 10 years exp in Material Science, (Applied) Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar with 10 years of industry experience.
• Solid understanding of organic electronic material and device physics
• Hands-on experience in OLED device stack design, fabrication process, technical investigation of OLED display technologies.
• Solid data analysis and basic programming skills of Matlab, Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Material Science, (Applied) Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or Master's Degree with 7 years of industry experience

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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:

• 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, 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.

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