Etching Process and Hardware Engineer

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Apple is seeking an Etching Process and Hardware Engineer to develop innovative processes and designs for the advanced displays featured in Apple products. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent, lead panel development as a pioneer in the industry, and contribute to groundbreaking innovations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in etching processes to ensure product quality, showcase the ability to develop novel materials and processes, and take ownership of high-tech process and equipment maintenance to support cutting-edge technology development.

Description

As an Etching Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-tech processes, maintaining related equipment, advancing new technologies, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to drive innovation in advanced display development.

1. Work as an Asia-based Etching Process & Hardware Engineer and collaborate closely with the display supply chain to deliver high-tech process technology.
2. Work closely with the Apple cross-region teams and Apple industrial partners in Asia to develop the latest display devices to enable the best performance of products.
3. Achieve the product best performance by using the optimized manufacturing process for future products.
4. Demonstrate expertise in studying new materials, developing complex and challenging processes for novel products, and maintaining a clear vision for productivity verification.
5. Optimize and improve existing TFT backplane processes for new Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Applied Physics Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Hands-on expertise in Dry or Wet Etching tools and processes, particularly in fabs such as flat-panel display or semiconductor fabs.
• Proven development capabilities for Metal, Inorganic, or Organic dry etching processes, as well as Metal Oxide and Ag wet etching processes, including Implanter and RTP processes.
• Proficiency in effective written and spoken English with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in mass production (MP) or research and development (R&D), including Fab operations, Yield improvement, SOP documentation, and DOE design.
• Strong background in R&D activities and a track record of contributing to advanced technology development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Doping, RTP, Stripper processes, and metrology for Oxide TFT and/or LTPS TFT processes.
• Proficient in etching process and integration for high-mobility oxide TFT and/or LTPS+Oxide (LTPO) TFT, specifically for critical contact via and metal etching processes, including CNT, GAT, SD, ANO, and IMP, for flexible OLED panels.
• Proficiency in metal, insulator, and organic dry etching processes, as well as ITO, Ag, and Cu wet etching, and familiarity with Implanter and RTP processes.
• Demonstrated experience in project execution with cross-functional teams and successful collaboration with material and hardware vendors to develop advanced etching processes for insulator layers, contact holes, and shallow-profile metal etching technologies.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and ensure the highest level of satisfaction across the panel supply chain.
• Self-motivated and diligent, with a proactive attitude toward taking on new technology challenges.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to generate ideas and facilitate effective cross-functional communication.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

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