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Emerging Display Technologist

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Engineer role focused on design, characterization, and validation of OLED display prototypes with emphasis on optoelectronic pixel function, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and with display vendors to advance display technology.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and define the display module electrical and optical performance specifications with potential suppliers.
  • Lead by example within an internal cross-functional team, where team members possess optical, electrical, device, process and panel design expertise.
  • Cover the day to day developments with the display supplier’s OLED engineers as the primary technical contact window.
  • Design and coordinate display testing protocols and review test results from the display vendors, system OEMs, and cross-functional groups at Apple.
  • 10-15% international travel expected to display vendors for design reviews and planning.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or Material Science Engineering plus 10 years of industry experience, or M.S. with minimum 5 years experience.
  • Experience in the design, fabrication, and characterization of optoelectronic materials and devices.
  • Robust engineering skills including use of software such as Matlab, Python, JMP, Excel or similar software.
  • Hands-on experience/capability to work with electronic/optical test equipment, R&D lab set-up, and customizing test approach/setup.
  • PhD in relevant field and some industry experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high aptitude to collaborate with team members from multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
  • Expertise in the electrical and optical design and validation of optoelectronic devices with a particular focus on organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in active matrix flat panel displays strongly preferred, particularly in display optics and electronics, fabrication processes, and system design.
  • Proven track record in product development from ideation to commercialization in the display industry.
  • Prior industrial or commercially relevant experience will be a key enabler to function in this role.

Skills

Required:Optoelectronic device designDisplay testing and validationCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Apple benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discount products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments, relocation assistance, and participation in Apple stock programs.
  • Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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