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Display Module Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Apple seeks a world-class module design engineer to lead design, development and qualification of next-generation smart display technology and products. The role focuses on architecture definition, optical/electrical/mechanical characterization, supplier coordination, and delivering robust display modules through hands-on prototyping, validation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Define and reviewing architecture, module specifications and performance requirements along with actionable test/qualification plans for different display and illumination technologies
  • Develop simulation models and hardware test vehicles; execute meticulous validation plans, perform hands-on optical, mechanical and electrical performance characterization, and conduct data analysis to ensure our displays meet Apple’s world-class quality standards
  • Collaborating with system architecture teams to translate system-level requirements into optical design targets and trade-space analyses
  • Work closely with cross functional engineering teams to validate display modules, leading optical failure analysis and driving corrective actions and mitigations
  • Excellent project management, technical communications and multi-functional skills required
  • Host regular supplier meetings to drive engineering activities to meet project milestones and convergence
  • Investigate new display and illumination technologies, perform detail tradeoff studies, and generate new approaches to further enhance display performance and productivity
  • Domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in EE, Optics, Physics, Materials science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in optical design and characterization, optical simulation, physical and geometrical optics, semiconductor optoelectronics, display technologies, sensors, technologies and statistical analysis
  • Experience leading engineering builds, planning test activities, and managing readiness of module deliverables across development phases
  • Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (Python, LabVIEW), statistical analysis (JMP, MATLAB), and optical simulation (LightTools, FDTD, Zemax, Code V) is strongly desired
  • Hands-on experience with optical and electrical measurement systems for characterization, testing and validation
  • MS or PhD in EE, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3 years of industry experience
  • Experience with different display technologies (transmissive, emissive, reflective etc), LED illumination design, fundamental understanding of optics and device physics
  • Experience in module engineering, module integration, or high-volume manufacturing processes; direct mass-production experience is highly beneficial

Skills

Required:Architecture definitionOptical design and characterizationOptical simulationData acquisition and analysisProject management and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • participation in discretionary employee stock programs (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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