Display Technology Engineer
Apple is looking for a world class module design engineer to lead the design, development and qualification activities of the next generation display technology and products.
This individual will serve as a focal point in managing new display technology development and drive the implementation of critical technology platforms to improve display performance, from design conception to hardware and experience prototyping, and to final products. You will be involved in system modeling to assist in design and validation. You will work with a diverse and multidisciplinary group of very hardworking colleagues. You will be a directly responsible individual and collaborate with multi-functional teams and suppliers to understand design tolerance and sensitivities, optimize system-level performance based on critical metrics, and validate system designs through engineering builds and design of experiments. A successful candidate needs to be comfortable with new technology, a flexible problem solver, meticulous in attention to detail, highly independent, and motivated to get results. You should be able to tackle problems outside of your respective technical area, have strong presentation and communication skills, and thrive in a hands-on environment that values engineering excellence and innovation. You will be part of something big; come join us!
Responsibilities
- Define display architecture, requirements along with actionable test/qualification plans
- Develop simulation models and hardware test vehicles
- Drive module qualification including issue failure analysis and corrective action
- Collaborate with system team to drive module specification and convergence
- Host regular supplier meetings to drive engineering activities to meet project milestones and convergence on any open issues
- Investigate new display technologies, perform detail tradeoff studies, and generate new approaches to further enhance display performance
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Proficiency in optical design and simulation software for illumination (e.g., LightTools, Zemax OpticStudio Non-Sequential, Speos)
- Proficiency with a data analysis and scripting language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, JMP) for modeling, simulation, and test automation
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment for optical characterization (e.g., spectrometers, imaging colorimeters, goniophotometers)
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in light source technology (eg mini-LEDs, micro-LEDs)
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive test plans for optical system
- Familiarity with color science, color calibration, and display/lighting metrology standards
- Experience taking a hardware product from concept through to mass production
- Experience in building compelling hardware or experience prototypes
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- An eagerness to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and continually develop by staying open-minded & curious.
- Strong sense of personal ownership, with the ability to comprehensively handle tasks from start to finish independently
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.