Apple is seeking a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Process Engineer to design and develop new display architecture in Cupertino, California. This role involves coordinating with display suppliers and vendors to enhance TFT technology. The engineer will benchmark display panel performance and reliability while applying various analysis methods to identify failure root causes. The position requires a PhD or equivalent in a relevant engineering field and offers opportunities for professional growth within the company.

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Engineering (Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science) or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor device physics and processes for design specifications.
• Knowledge of display equipment design and operations using CVD, PVD, and etching.
• Familiarity with failure analysis methods using SEM, TEM, EDS, FTIR, FIB, or SIMS.
• Experience in material metrology and composition analysis.

• Design and develop processes to fabricate TFT for modern displays.
• Coordinate the development of TFT technology with suppliers and vendors.
• Benchmark the performance and reliability of display panels using TFT device analysis.
• Apply multi-analysis methods for non-intrusive and intrusive imaging.
• Optimize manufacturing processes using experimental data and analytical methods.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.