Panel Design Engineer

AECOM; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm seeks a Panel Design Engineer to design, develop, and launch advanced TFT technologies for Apple's portable and desktop displays. The role involves collaboration across multiple teams and requires strong experience in electrical engineering and display technologies. This position offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience required.
• In-depth technical knowledge of displays or related electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced TFT panel designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Optics and Silicon designers.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and provide solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

SPICE/Cadence modeling

Analog/Digital circuit design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Panel Design Engineer

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 04, 2025**

Role Number: **200607459**

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. 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

+ Experience in display pixel, gate driver designs

+ 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 is

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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