OLED Display Engineer — Prototyping & Validation

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a creative, hands-on engineer to design and optimize OLED display components for next generation products.

You will work with a cross-functional team to characterize performance, validate prototypes, and interact with display vendors to ensure high-quality results. The role emphasizes strong experimental skills, data analysis in Matlab/Python, and the ability to travel internationally 10–15% to vendor sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science plus relevant experience.
• Experience in design, fabrication, and characterization of optoelectronic materials/devices.
• Proficient with Matlab, Python, JMP, Excel or similar data-analysis tools.
• Hands-on ability to work with test equipment and R&D lab setups.

Responsibilities

• Design, characterize and validate display prototype performance focusing on OLED components.
• Lead cross-functional teams including optical, electrical, device, and panel design experts.
• Coordinate with display suppliers and internal teams as primary technical contact.
• Develop display testing protocols and review results from vendors and OEMs.
• Travel 10–15% internationally for vendor reviews and planning.

Skills

Matlab

Python

Excel

R&D lab setup

Optoelectronic testing

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

B.S. in Physics/Optics/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science

M.S. in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Electronic/Optical test equipment

R&D lab setup

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is looking for a creative, hands-on, self motivated Engineer who will play a critical role in the design and performance of future displays used in Apple products. Our team has been at the forefront of cutting edge OLED display technology delivering multiple first to market displays with state of the art award-winning display performance.

Description

In this role you will be designing, characterizing and validating the performance of display prototypes, with a particular focus on the optoelectronic function of the display pixels. You will be interacting and collaborating with a highly cross functional multi-disciplinary team of engineers, as well as display vendors as you design of OLED display components. You will also have opportunity to exercise your creativity and add to Apple's intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define the display module electrical and optical performance specifications with potential suppliers.
• Lead by example within an internal cross-functional team, where team members possess optical, electrical, device, process and panel design expertise.
• Cover the day to day developments with the display supplier’s OLED engineers as the primary technical contact window.
• Design and coordinate display testing protocols and review test results from the display vendors, system OEMs, and cross-functional groups at Apple.
• 10-15% international travel expected to display vendors for design reviews and planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or Material Science Engineering plus 3 years of industry experience, or MS degree in relevant field.
• Experience in the design, fabrication, and characterization of optoelectronic materials and devices.
• Robust engineering skills including use of: software such as Matlab, Python, JMP, Excel or similar software is required in this role.
• Hands-on experience/capability to work with electronic/optical test equipment, R&D lab set-up, and customizing test approach/setup.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high aptitude to collaborate with team members from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Expertise in the electrical and optical design and validation of optoelectronic devices with a particular focus on organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in active matrix flat panel displays strongly preferred, particularly in display optics and electronics, fabrication processes, and system design.
• Proven track record in product development from ideation to commercialization in the display industry.
• Prior industrial or commercially relevant experience will be a key enabler to function in this role.

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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