Module Process Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United StatesHardware$181,100 - $318,4003+ years

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple is looking for a highly motivated process development engineer to join Display Technologies Organization, Panel Process and Optics (PPO) Engineering team, to work on optical module process development. The engineer will be working in a highly-technical and fast-paced team, tackling sophisticated product design challenges. The candidate is expected to work efficiently to design new process architectures, customize and bring up new equipment, design DOE and drive optimization, own failure analysis and summarize data, communicate and report to cross-functional collaborators and management. The candidate is expected to have multidisciplinary skillsets, solid process fundamentals, and strength in equipment design and hardware/software system integration.

Lead new equipment and process development for electrical/optical modules. Convert incubation technologies and proof-of-concept equipment and process into scalable and executable solutions, and validate them through module process optimizations and builds. Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional team members, internal labs and external vendors to define, design, modify, test, and qualify equipment hardware and software Be responsible for DOE planning empirical trials, theoretical analysis, characterization, data analysis and visualization, parameter optimization, documentation, sharing and reporting results. Lead communication with cross-functional team and executives in a timely fashion. Keep tabs on relevant industrial equipment and process manufacturing technology trends. Evaluate and assess new EQ suppliers About 10-20% international travel to work with vendors in factories

B.S. degree in opto-mechanics, mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering or related, with minimum of 3 years of direct experience in process and equipment development for electrical or optical products.
Experience in process fundamentals including electrical interconnect (soldering, SMT, TCB), laser bonding(LAB), flip-chip bonding, advanced semiconductor packaging, PnP precision alignment, and assembly, etc.
Experience in designing, building, and operating high-precision bonding/assembly equipment or laser equipment.
Experience in equipment automation, cycle time optimization and line balancing, efficiency projection and validation, in-process quality control with metrology and testing.
Experience 3D CAD (e.g. NX, Solidworks), control systems and software interface (e.g. Labview, Python), mechatronics and robotics, and data analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, JMP).

Ph.D. degree in relevant field.
Broad knowledge in interconnect and laser bonding.
Experience in equipment design
Strong record in process or equipment innovations for mass production products.
Willing to work in a fast paced project with dynamic changes of project priority and technical directions.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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