Process Development Engineer, Laser process

Summary

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation.Excellent opportunity to join our Process Development team. You will conduct feasibility studies, develop new process and material development for new module technologies under research and development. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Description

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop processes for next generation products in Apple’s ecosystem. Responsible to establish new baseline processes by conducting proof of concept (POC) studies and Design of Experiments (DOEs). Also be responsible to define Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) metrics, their specifications and the necessary metrology tools/procedures required to measure these CTQs. Have the opportunity to develop new process equipments with the support from external vendors, and showcase analytical skills by preparing and presenting engineering reports to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on process equipment to conduct proof of concept evaluation and DOEs 
• Establishment of baseline process and CTQ metrics
• Perform process characterization
• Establish design guidelines for manufacturability
• Define procedures and metrologies for CTQ measurements
• Generate engineering report based on studies and evaluation
• Reporting of engineering studies to cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in doing process R&D
• Clear and effective written and communication skills
• Hands-on experience in various module assembly processes using laser process application and machine such as UV, Green, IR, and CO2 lasers. Experience in any of the following laser application is preferred: Laser welding, Laser marking, Laser grooving, Laser singulation using stealth dicing, filamentation, bessel, ablation, or plasma, Laser wire soldering or Laser solder jetting

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in camera or laser projector module assembly processes with high placement accuracy requirements, such as lens and VCSEL attach
• Good knowledge in design of experiment (DOE), engineering statistic, root cause analysis and problem solving
• Familiarity on different metrology tools and quantitative measurement methodology
• Resourceful and innovative

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.