Module Process Engineer

Summary

Apple is looking for a Module Process Engineer to join Display Module Technology team! We are responsible for developing new innovative manufacturing process technologies to solve complex design challenges that have a direct impact to future products, quality and delivery of Apple Displays & Touch technology.

About the role

The individual in this role will serve as a focal point in the process development of advanced key process modules from the concept/architecture stage through product engineering validation builds! We work at a fast pace and require everyone to be highly motivated. A successful candidate needs to be a flexible thinker and be able to problem solve outside of their respective technical area.

Responsibilities

Process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulation and/or practical engineering methods

Process Development

• Leads design and development of technically complex manufacturing processes including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment, metrology and system design to enable new products designs & functional requirements.
• Develop Process for Manufacturability - Provide early and on-going manufacturing leadership to ensure new process is scalable for high volume
• Process FMEA - Lead PFMEA generation for new process technology
• Failure Analysis - Lead root cause analysis and metrology development for issues related to new process technology
• Cross-functional interaction with Product Design, Display Engineering, Display Operations and international vendors
• Keep abreast of relevant industrial process & material manufacturing technical trends

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree minimum in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science or related field and 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Experience in the development of module processes & its integration in back-end processes of Display & Touch industry or other related industries. Typical processes include liquid or film type of adhesion lamination, fine-pitch electrical interconnection, high accuracy coating dispense, and component shaping.

• Experience in DOE, data analysis, or SPC control.
• Experience in failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for product yield and quality issue.
• Ability for International business travel to support project implementation and collaborate with external vendors for product manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, with 5+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in leading a project from early development to high volume production.
• Project Management Skills- Excellent data handling, documentation, critical milestone creation, and organization skill.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.