Panel Design Engineer
Longtan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Hardware
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Do something different! Apple is looking for a world class display panel design engineer. If you are passionate about display technologies and panel design, this is for you — this is the opportunity to help shape display technologies that go into future Apple products.
We work at a face-pace, in a highly dynamic, multi-disciplinary and hands-on environment that values technical excellence and innovation. A successful candidate will need to interact with a broad spectrum of teams at Apple, be comfortable with new display technologies and tackling tough challenges. You will be part of something big, come join us!
Description
This position is focused on the panel design, layout, simulation, characterization, and failure analysis of display backplanes. The work requires interaction with cross functional teams featuring a diverse engineering roster including panel design, process, device, and optical engineers. Specifically, the role requires the successful candidate to
- Conduct panel design and layout studies with SPICE and TCAD modeling, run simulations to evaluate electrical and optical performances
- Assess trade-offs of different panel architectures, pixels and on-panel driver design, and interface technologies
- Support panel tape-out activities
- Conduct display backplane failure analysis and define corrective action DOEs
- Coordinate display bring-up and characterization activities; establish process/performance correlations and trade-offs with cross functional teams
- Communicate and present results to broader audience within Apple
Minimum Qualifications
- Hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and proven track record in the design, development, and characterization of active matrix displays or similar technologies
- Experience in display failure analysis and DOE
- Concise & effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
- M.S. or Ph.D. in EE or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in related field, or, B.S. in EE or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in related field
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of TFT device technology, physics, and modeling
- Deep knowledge of display backplane fabrication process and relevant technologies
- Experience with display testing and validation
- Programming languages and scripting and data analysis (e.g. MatLab, Python, or equivalent)
- Excellent project management, communication and collaboration skills, with experience in working closely with multi-functional teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated to carry out independent work to meet project and program milestones
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.