Senior Panel Design Engineer
Core
Architecting and developing complete pixel and panel designs for next-generation TFT display technologies, driving designs from early architectural scoping through high-volume production ramp.
Role type
Senior IC panel design engineer (TFT/OLED)
Builds
Next-generation display panels for Apple consumer products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Semiconductor device physics / Analog circuit design
Required skills
TFT device modeling and characterization, pixel and panel architecture design, on-glass integrated circuit design, layout and parasitic extraction, full-panel functional simulation, gate driver circuit design, failure mode analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, LTPS/LTPO/oxide TFT process knowledge, production ramp leadership, large-array design simulation, cross-disciplinary root cause investigation
Technologies
TFT, OLED, LTPS, LTPO, oxide TFT, analog circuit simulation tools
Responsibilities
Define and scope TFT panel architectures translating product requirements into specifications; Design and model TFT devices including IV/CV characterization and model extraction; Develop pixel and panel designs through schematic, layout, and parasitic parameter extraction; Design and validate panel-integrated gate driver and peripheral circuits; Lead failure mode analysis and root cause investigation on prototype and production panels; Explore and qualify new TFT device and pixel circuit technologies; Collaborate with cross-functional partners and external manufacturing vendors; Travel internationally to supplier and manufacturing sites to support design implementation and production ramp.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
