TFT Panel Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a world-class Thin Film Transistor (TFT) panel design engineer to design, develop and launch the next display technologies for 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 candidate will architect and develop total TFT pixel and panel designs, including panel modeling, simulation, and on-glass IC design,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in display design (OLED/LCD) or related electronics.
• Ability to perform circuit layout, RC extraction and SPICE simulations.
• Understanding of TFT and panel processes.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with TFT experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• TFT panel architecture scoping and definition.
• TFT device design, modeling, simulation and characteristics measurement.
• Pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic parameter extraction.
• TFT Pixel and panel modeling, characterization, and validation.
• On-glass IC design, simulation and validation.
• Failure mode analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Explore and validate new TFT technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Skills

Circuit layout

SPICE simulation

Parasitic extraction

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple is looking for a world-class Thin Film Transistor (TFT) panel design engineer to design, develop and launch the next display technologies for the 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. This includes display panel modeling, simulation, integrated circuit-on-glass design, panel architecture, and whole panel function simulation.

Description

TFT panel architecture scoping and definition TFT device design, modeling, simulation and characteristics measurement Pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic parameter extraction TFT Pixel and panel modeling, characterization, and validation On-glass integrated circuit design, simulation and validation Failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving New TFT technologies exploration, investigation, and validation International business travel to support project implementation Engage and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including TFT process, DisplayOptics, Touch EE, Display EE, and Mechanical Engineering, Display touch Collaborate with external vendors for display manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience, in depth technical knowledge, and proven track record in the design and development for display (OLED, LCD) or related electronics.
• Ability to perform circuit layout, parasitic RC extraction, circuit modeling and SPICE simulation.
• Understanding the basic TFT and panel process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field plus 3 years of TFT or related industry experience.
• Experience in display touch.
• Experience in measuring and characterizing IV and CV of TFT devices.
• Experience in developing, designing and manufacturing high volume display.
• Experience in characterizing panel optical and electrical performance.
• Experience in gate, column driver IC and other display electronics designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Compensation

Apple offers a base pay range for this role between $150,400 and $277,600. Base pay depends on qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

Employees can become shareholders through discretionary stock programs and purchase stock at a discount. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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