Panel Process Engineer

Summary

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

Role Number:200594024

Apple is looking for Panel Process & Device Engineers, Thin Film & Panel Integration Engineers, to develop new display technology and display architectures across Apple products. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of panel development with an exemplary company that consistently brings innovations to the industry. As one of the technical leaders, you will have direct responsibility and deep collaboration with highly talented cross-functional engineering teams, and Apple panel supplying partners, to develop Apple award-winning, state-of-the-art products.

Description

As a Panel Process Engineer, you will be in charge of implementing new materials and advanced process development for high performance display panels, into Apple products. This requires field tests, simulation, and panel validation, at the level of proof of concept to the productivity verification. Other job functions include overseeing and co-developing the equipment used in Thin film, Photo Lithography, or Etching processes to fulfill the development of advanced displays. – Work closely with the Apple HQ cross-functional Teams in California and Apple industrial partners in Asia to develop panels & TFT devices for Apple products – Lead the optimization of the TFT & panel manufacturing process for the future products – Exploring new materials and new technology to enable next generation Apple products, by directly working with vendors, and Apple in-region teams – Conduct numerical modeling, mechanical simulation, device simulation with FEA or TCAD for the product design, optimization, and failure analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experienced in one of the following fields: 1) Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering, and structural FEA analysis using simulation tools, 2) TFT/MOSFET device engineering and modeling (TCAD, SPICE) or 3) Material Science & Physics, and familiar with the tools of analysis & measurement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in flat panel display process, equipment, metrology, and TFT/MOSFET process – device integration for new product; having worked in display and related field, and is familiar with TFT/MOSFET process, TFT/MOSFET equipment, Fab operation, and R&D path finding
• Self-motivated and willing to take challenges to explore new fields
• English written and verbal communication & presentation skills
• The willingness and ability to travel across the country or internationally

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