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TFT Process Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

Not listed

PhD Entry-Level
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Apple is seeking a Thin Film Transistor (TFT) panel process engineer to join their TFT process team, which focuses on delivering advanced TFT panel technologies for iPad and Mac displays. The role involves overseeing the unit process and integration of TFT architecture from research and development to mass production. The engineer will utilize AI-assisted simulations and characterizations to enhance device performance and conduct failure analysis. Collaboration with various disciplines within Apple is essential to navigate solutions and drive innovation in TFT technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics
  • TFT industry experience
  • Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics
  • M.S. degree in the mentioned disciplines plus 4 years of TFT industry experience
  • Strong device physics background on various TFT technologies including a-Si, oxide, and LTPS

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the unit process and integration of TFT architecture from research to mass production implementation.
  • Conduct AI-driven automated simulations and mechanical analyses to develop workflows for device physics and mechanical property analysis.
  • Construct realistic virtual stack-ups through process simulation for faster DFMEA/PFMEA and provide design guidance.
  • Perform AI-incorporated failure analysis and characterization to identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Deploy AI-enhanced compact models to capture complex TFT behaviors and lifetime degradation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Display Optics, Touch, Display EE, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Conduct fundamental studies to explore future candidates of TFT technologies.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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