Job Details

Display Process Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

Role Number: 200601767

Join Apple’s display OLED process team, where you’ll work with exceptional engineers to create the world’s best displays, including the Watch, iPhone, and iPad! Our team is responsible for crafting and manufacturing cutting-edge OLEDs through meticulous engineering of the OLED device, evaporation, encapsulation, and color filter layers. These displays deliver exceptional electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics with slim bezels. We’re seeking an experienced and innovative engineer to lead advancements in process and materials within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about solving complex technical challenges, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful solutions throughout the display development cycle!

Description

• Lead the development of new OLED evaporation technologies to meet the performance requirements of a wide range of display products

• Lead the smooth OLED display processes by closely collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing vendor activities

• Drive display & component supply manufacturers aggressively on their technical innovation to achieve desired OLED panel with advanced feature and performance leap

• Conduct Failure Analysis and Design Experiments to reach material solutions and corrective actions

• Quickly solve problems during the product development stages transitioning from proof of concept to high volume mass production

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in display engineering, electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or related fields and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

• Experience with PVD thin film deposition, OLED device physics, optical & material characterization

• Technical knowledge in OLED Evaporation / Encapsulation, Opto-electronics, color filter process/material, and Cell process/material

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with display engineering, electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or related fields with 3 years of relevant industry experience

• 3+ years of experience and proven track record in flat panel display : materials, processes, manufacturing, simulation, equipment and methodology is as plus

• Experience with simulation and analysis such as Direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC), or structural & thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is as plus

• Ability to model OLED Evaporation, Encapsulation,Color Filter Process or Photolithography is as plus

• High degree of flexibility—willing to fill in the gaps and being self-sufficient when necessary

• Must be able to handle multiple projects, programs and tactical and strategic development efforts without direct supervision

• Strong communication skills to facilitate effective cross-disciplinary collaboration across diverse teams and cultures

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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. (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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