Job Details

TFT Process Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Role Number: 200609050

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 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

New TFT process development and application to Apple products
Responsible for TFT process of various TFT backplanes, such as OLED, LCD
Work with various display manufacturers from development to mass production stage
Failure analysis and characterization to identify root cause and corrective action
In-depth study regarding device physics and panel level TFT reliability
Structural and device simulation to predict and analyze TFT performance
Fundamental study to seek future candidate of TFT technologies
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to: Display Optics, Touch, Display EE and Mechanical Engineering and so on

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S degree in above mentioned disciplines plus 4 years of TFT industry experience

• Proficiency written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• Modeling capabilities via TFT or semiconductor device and/or structural simulation

• Sound understanding of overall display manufacturing control, yield improvement and reliability requirements

• Background in OLED technology, flexible displays, printed electronics and sensor is strongly preferred

• Experience with flat panel display or semiconductor equipment and process (CVD, PVD, ALD, Etch(dry/wet), Photolithography, ELA)

• Experience and knowledge in analytical tools (SEM, TEM, XRD, AFM, XPS, SIMS)

• Experience in statical analysis

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.

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