TFT Panel Design Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Apple is looking for a world-class Thin Film Transistor (TFT) panel design engineer to design, develop and launch the next display technologies for the displays in Apple products. The TFT panel design team is responsible for delivering the advanced TFT panel designs and technologies to enable the world’s best display performance in Apple Products. Individual will serve as a focal point in architecting and developing the total TFT pixel and panel designs.

This includes display panel modeling, simulation, integrated circuit-on-glass design, panel architecture, and whole panel function simulation.

TFT panel architecture scoping and definitionTFT device design, modeling, simulation and characteristics measurement

Pixel and panel design, layout and parasitic parameter extractionTFT Pixel and panel modeling, characterization, and validation

On-glass integrated circuit design, simulation and validation

Failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving

New TFT technologies exploration, investigation, and validation

International business travel to support project implementation

Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including TFT process, Display Optics, Touch EE, Display EE, and Mechanical Engineering, Display touch

Collaborate with external vendors for display manufacturing

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Hands-on experience, in-depth technical knowledge, and proven track record in the design and development for display (OLED, LCD) or related electronics.
• Ability to perform circuit layout, parasitic RC extraction, circuit modeling and SPICE simulation
• Understanding the basic TFT and panel process

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree Electrical Engineering or closely related field plus 4 years of TFT or related industry experience
• Experience in display touch
• Experience in measuring and characterizing IV and CV of TFT devices
• Experience in developing, designing and manufacturing high volume display
• Experience in characterizing panel optical and electrical performance
• Experience in gate, column driver IC and other display electronics designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

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…