Coating equipment and process engineer
At Apple, we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a team with varied strengths, we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need, we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers, we drive precision. And through our collaborative process, we build memorable experiences for our customers.
These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a hands-on development team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?
Apple is seeking a highly skilled Engineer with expertise in coating EQ and process development to join its PPO Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in a relevant field, such as display, semiconductor, or optics. Successful candidates will collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive the realization of next-generation display and optical applications. This role demands a comprehensive set of technical skills, exceptional communication and organizational abilities, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
The candidate will lead engineering investigations, equipment, process development and build execution for new concepts and advanced technology in optical applications.
In addition, the candidate will work with process specialists to procure new equipment for coating and related processes. Candidate needs to collaborate with cross-functional teams to expedite DFM optimization during the early engineering development phase, then conduct process/material DOEs to enhance optical performance. He/She needs to facilitate the scale-up of Hardware and Process technology to mass production
- MS in Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
- Technical expertise in coating technologies, such as spin coating, roll to roll coating, etc.
- Knowledge of coating or relevant equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting
- A proven record of successful build execution, process control, yield improvement
- Hands-on experience and consistent track record in relevant areas in coatings EQ and process, such as spin coating, roll to roll coating, slot die coating, etc.
- Expertise in sophisticated process technology development, and associated equipments & process enablement including semiconductor manufacturing, Roll to Roll manufacturing processes, etc.
- Experience in design of experiments and corresponding statistical data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex equipment and process challenges in a manufacturing setting
- Demonstration of ability to design and perform DOE, SPC and Failure Analysis.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a multi-functional team
- Experience leading domestic and international vendors
- 3+ years of professional work experience in a related field