Module Process and Equipment Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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Apple is looking for a Module Process and Equipment (EQ) Engineer to join our Panel Process and Optics (PPO) Engineering team. PPO Engineers are responsible for developing new, innovative manufacturing process technologies and EQ to tackle complex design challenges that directly enable future Apple Displays and other Modules. The individual in this role will be a focal point in developing sophisticated key process modules and EQ from the concept/architecture stage through product engineering validation builds, with a focus on back-end display module integration and/or Laser processing. We work at a fast pace and require everyone to be highly self-motivated. A successful candidate needs to be a flexible problem solver and be able to determine solutions outside of their core technical expertise areas.
Description
- New process architecture investigation - keep tabs on relevant industrial process, equipment, and material manufacturing technical trends and apply novel solutions to the integration processes of display and other modules
- Process Development - Leads design and development of technically sophisticated manufacturing processes including material selection, equipment design, parameter optimization, and metrology bring-up to enable new products designs & functional requirements
- EQ Development - Drive EQ development from concept to MP through concurrent efforts of internal EQ design & testing and synchronized engagement with external EQ suppliers to meet process requirements
- EQ DFMEA - lead EQ DFM review efforts to develop reliable, high-performance manufacturing process equipment
- Conduct detailed process and equipment data collection for design validation and process technology feasibility studies through modeling and/or practical engineering methods, including hands-on experiment in labs
- Develop Process for Manufacturability - Provide early and ongoing manufacturing leadership to ensure new process is scalable for mass production
- Lead PFMEA and equipment DFMEA generation for new module technologies
- Failure Analysis - Lead root cause analysis and metrology development for issues related to new process technology
- Multi-functional interaction with Product Design, Display and Optical Engineering, technical operations, and international vendors
- Drive EQ, component or integration vendors on technology development and implementation, failure or issue resolution, and cost- efficient scale up for massEd production.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in development of module processes and its integration in back-end processes of display, sensor, camera, optical assembly, or other related modules
- Experience and expertise in developing EQ to enable processes in display, sensor, camera, optical assembly, or other related modules
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to lead a project from lab scale development to high volume production
- Demonstrated ability to perform DOEs and data analysis by using statistical software such as JMP
- Demonstrated ability in failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving for production yield and quality issues
- Excellent data handling, documentation, and organization skills
- Ability for international business travel to support project implementation and collaborate with external vendors for product manufacturing
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on development of module processes such as lamination, bonding, thermal-forming, dispensing, etc.
- Familiarity and expertise in Laser process and EQ development such as in Laser trimming, Laser drilling, etc.
- Solid understanding of materials such as conductive inks, adhesives, encapsulation materials, ACF, etc. and how to do material characterization
- Sound understanding and experience in EQ automation and production line integration
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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