Panel Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a world-class Panel Design Engineer to design, develop, and launch TFT technologies for portable, laptop and desktop displays in Apple products.

You will architect total TFT pixel and panel designs for mass production, including circuit simulation, layout optimization, and panel architecture studies. Responsibilities span architecture scoping, modeling, validation, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors, with international travel for project support.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience in electrical engineering fundamentals (analog/digital circuit design).
• Experience with SPICE/Cadence modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• TFT panel architecture scoping and definition.
• TFT pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic parameter extraction.
• TFT pixel and panel modeling, characterization, and validation.
• Failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for mass-production display development.
• New TFT technology exploration, investigation, and validation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including TFT process, optics, touch designers, silicon designers, mechanical engineering and product design.
• Collaboration with external vendors for display manufacturing.
• International business travel to support project implementation.

Skills

Analog/digital circuit design

SPICE modeling

Cadence simulations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE

Cadence

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is looking for a world-class Panel Design Engineer to design, develop, and launch the next TFT technologies for the portable, laptop and desktop displays in Apple products. The TFT panel design team is responsible for delivering the advanced TFT panel designs and technologies to enable the world’s best display performance in Apple products. The individual will serve as a focal point in architecting and developing the total TFT pixel and panel designs for mass production. This includes TFT pixel/control circuit simulation, circuit layout/optimization, whole panel architecture/simulation, and co‑existence simulations with other components in Apple products.

Description

• TFT panel architecture scoping and definition
• TFT pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic parameter extraction
• TFT pixel and panel modeling, characterization, and validation
• Failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for mass‑production display development
• New TFT technology exploration, investigation, and validation
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including TFT process, Optics, Touch designers, Silicon designers, Mechanical Engineering and Product Design
• Collaboration with external vendors for display manufacturing
• International business travel to support project implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experience in Electrical Engineering fundamentals (analog/digital circuit design)
• Experience with SPICE/Cadence modeling and simulation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/in-depth technical knowledge of displays or related electronics
• Understanding of Thin‑Film Transistors and panel process
• Experience in characterizing panel optical and electrical performance
• Experience in designing and manufacturing high‑volume display products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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