TFT Panel Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, CA seeks a world-class TFT panel design engineer to design, develop and launch next-generation display technologies for Apple products. You will architect TFT pixel and panel designs, perform on-glass IC design, and model/validate full panel performance, collaborating with TFT process, Display Optics, Touch EE, Display EE, and Mechanical Engineering teams.

Requirements include strong analog/digital circuit design fundamentals and Cadence/Virtuoso experience, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with Cadence/Virtuoso modeling and simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• TFT panel architecture scoping and definition.
• TFT device design, modeling, simulation and measurement.
• Pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic extraction.
• TFT pixel and panel modeling, characterization and validation.
• On-glass IC design, simulation and validation.
• Failure mode analysis and root cause investigation.
• New TFT technologies exploration and validation.
• International travel to support project implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including TFT process, Display Optics, Touch EE, Display EE, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Collaborate with external vendors for display manufacturing.

Skills

Circuit design

Cadence/Virtuoso

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence/Virtuoso

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. 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

• Strong command of Electrical Engineering circuit design fundamentals (analog and digital)
• Experience with Cadence/Virtuoso modeling and simulation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree Electrical Engineering or closely related field plus 4 years of TFT or related industry experience
• OR M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field plus 8 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

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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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

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