TFT Process Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is looking for a world-class TFT panel process engineer who will be integral to next Apple products. You will oversee TFT architecture from research to mass production, integrating AI-assisted simulations and device physics analyses to accelerate panel development and reliability for iPad and Mac displays.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Display Optics, Touch, Display EE and Mechanical Engineering) and with display manufacturers, you will advance virtual prototyping, DFMEA/PFMEA

Qualifications

• BS and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in TFT industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for TFT process of various TFT backplanes.
• Work with display manufacturers from development to mass production stage.
• Fundamental study to seek future candidate of TFT technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Display Optics, Touch, Display EE and Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apple is looking for world-class Thin Film Transistor (TFT) panel process engineer who will be an integral part of next Apple products. TFT process team is responsible for delivering advanced TFT panel technologies and architectures to realize world’s best performance in iPad and Mac displays.Seeking individual will serve as a focal point in overseeing the unit process and integration of TFT architecture; from research, development to mass production implementation of TFT panels. This includes AI-assisted various simulations and characterizations related to structural, device performance of TFT, in addition to performing failure analysis and navigating solutions with various disciplines within Apple.

Description

AI-Driven Automated Simulation & Mechanical Analysis to develop agentic AI workflows integrated with commercial TCAD and FEA tools to automate device physics and mechanical property analysis for accelerating pixel architecture development and panel-level performance evaluationVirtual Prototyping & Process-Device Co-Optimization to construct realistic virtual stack-ups through process simulation to enable faster DFMEA/PFMEA and provide design guidance on film characteristics and reliabilityAI-incorporated failure analysis and characterization to quickly identify the root cause and corrective actionAdvanced Modeling & Strategic EDA Integration to deploy AI-enhanced compact models (SPICE/Verilog-A) to capture complex TFT behaviors and lifetime degradationResponsible for TFT process of various TFT backplanesWork with various display manufacturers from development to mass production stageFundamental study to seek future candidate of TFT technologiesCollaboration with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to: Display Optics, Touch, Display EE and Mechanical Engineering and so on

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• TFT industry experience
• Proficiency written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Physics
• M.S degree in above mentioned disciplines plus 4 years of TFT industry experience
• Hands-on, in-depth technical knowledge, and proven track record on development of various TFT technologies
• Strong device physics background on various TFT technologies: a-Si, oxide and LTPS
• Sound understanding of overall display manufacturing control, yield improvement and reliability requirements

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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