Job Details

Vision Display Module Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Role Number: 200608601

The Vision Display module team is searching for a candidate to drive innovative module design, development and validation for new display products! As a display module engineer, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams and suppliers to ensure the successful implementation of new display technologies and drive engineering excellence from initial concept to final mass production. You will lead module development throughout the entire project phase; spec development, build planning, figure-of-merit definition, ERS creation, execution, and module validation and sign-off.

This position demands proactive problem-solving across many technical domains, including optical design, human perception, product development, material science, manufacturing process, optical metrology, reliability testing, and failure analysis. A successful candidate needs to be results driven, have strong presentation and communication skills, and can thrive in a fast paced and highly dynamic environment.

Description

You will be responsible for the following:

• Support development of overall display module specifications and architecture down section validation

• Define module build goals, build configs and matrix with XFN teams to acquire module learnings

• Assess, create and develop the best solutions to characterize & measure the performance of our modules.

• Benchmark module performances across internal configs and comparable alternatives

• Create CTQ metrics and ERS for internal teams and vendors

• Travel to support build and verification at component, module, and system factories during critical new product introduction phases

• Identify module failure modes and root causes; drive teams to develop mitigation methods

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging, EE, or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years experience in a related field

• Experience developing specifications and/or requirements for optical systems

• Experience of optical metrology

• Experience in ramping optical systems to mass production; managing domestic and international vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S./PhD in Physics, Optical Science, Imaging, EE, or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience

• Proven track record in product development at module level, from concept to mass production

• Demonstrated ability to drive & meet key project targets

• Experience in reliability testing and RC / FACA methodology

• Knowledge of industry standards for testing displays and optical systems

• Knowledge of optical thin film deposition and coating processes (PVD, CVD, spin, slot-die, etc) and lamination processes (R2R)

• Proven leadership skills and ability to work with different Apple teams and overseas vendors

• Proactive, self-motivated engineer who can take the initiative and lead improvement

Pay & Benefits

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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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