Display Module Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Display Technologies group, you’ll help ensure our products’ displays work beautifully through the successful design, fabrication, and implementation of components in Apple devices. From initial concept to mass production, you’ll develop highly innovative displays for the full line of Apple iPAD product.

Through touch and sight, these displays are how millions of Apple customers connect with our products every single day. Together, you’ll collaborate with multifunctional teams across Apple to make each interaction a magical experience to see and touch. Apple's display team is searching for a candidate on the optical simulation, design, and validation of the next generation of Apple displays!

This role will involve future display technology development for the best consumer products in the world. We look forward to seeing what you are capable of!

Apple's display team is searching for a candidate on the optical simulation, design, and validation of the next generation of Apple displays! This role will involve future display technology development for the best consumer products in the world. We look forward to seeing what you are capable of!

• Define display module optical and architectural designs
• Characterize prototypes and perform large dataset analytics
• Develop image/feature recognition algorithms to quantify optical artifacts
• Drive failure analysis on display issues and develop corresponding mitigations
• Incubate display technologies and drive implementation for mass production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to converge on issues
• International travel is required for supplier collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree in physics, optics, or related fields and and three years of relevant experience
• Experience in the field of optics, physics, optical components (lens, film, thin film coating etc), image processing, machine learning, or computer science
• Proficiency with using programming languages (MATLAB, Python etc) and statistical analysis tools (JMP etc) to solve practical engineering problems

• A broad engineering background encompassing display technologies, optical simulation (Light Tools, Speos etc), and electrical engineering
• Hands‑on experience in mass production consumer electronics or display related systems
• Experience in working closely with external and overseas suppliers
• Concise & effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
• Strong analytical & critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.

Note:

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

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.

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