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TFT Process Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Sunnyvale, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

TFT process engineer responsible for overseeing the unit process and integration of TFT architecture from research and development to mass production, including AI-assisted simulations, failure analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced TFT panel technologies for iPad and Mac displays.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the unit process and integration of TFT architecture from research, development to mass production implementation of TFT panels
  • Conduct AI-assisted simulations and characterizations related to structural and device performance of TFTs
  • Perform failure analysis and navigate solutions with various disciplines within Apple
  • Develop AI-driven automated simulations and mechanical analysis workflows integrated with TCAD and FEA tools
  • Construct virtual stack-ups through process simulation to enable faster DFMEA/PFMEA and provide design guidance on film characteristics and reliability
  • Deploy AI-enhanced compact models (SPICE/Verilog-A) for TFT behaviors and lifetime degradation
  • Collaborate with display manufacturers from development to mass production
  • Conduct fundamental studies to identify future TFT candidates
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Display Optics, Touch, Display EE and Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • TFT industry experience
  • Proficiency written and verbal communication skills
  • Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Physics
  • MS degree in above mentioned disciplines plus 4 years of TFT industry experience
  • Hands-on, in-depth technical knowledge, and proven track record on development of various TFT technologies
  • Strong device physics background on various TFT technologies: a-Si, oxide and LTPS
  • Sound understanding of overall display manufacturing control, yield improvement and reliability requirements

Skills

Required:TFT process developmentDevice physicsAI-driven simulationsFailure analysisCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • relocation (possible)
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • discretionary employee stock programs (RSU)
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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