Module Process Engineer, AR/VR

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
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3 days ago
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TL;DR · Module Process Engineer, AR/VR

The senior Module Process Engineer - AR/VR joins the Display Module Technology team to lead the process development and integration of advanced AR/VR optical modules. This role involves guiding projects from early concept and architecture through engineering validation builds, focusing on precision assembly sequences and volume manufacturing. Key responsibilities include driving Design for Manufacturability roadmaps, performing design and process FMEA, and conducting deep-dive root-cause analyses on complex technical data. The engineer must establish repeatable frameworks to stabilize critical processes and optimize materials, tolerances, and assembly steps. Required expertise includes process development for advanced optics, display modules, or high-precision optical hardware. The role solves complex design challenges impacting the quality and delivery of optics technology by aligning cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, process development, and integration of AR/VR optical modules from concept to validation.
  • Translate design requirements into detailed module engineering quality and process development schedules.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) roadmaps to maximize yield, quality, and production scalability.
  • Perform design and process FMEA to identify and plan for high-risk development items.
  • Conduct deep-dive root-cause analyses on complex technical data to resolve systemic process and yield issues.
  • Establish structured, repeatable engineering frameworks to stabilize critical manufacturing processes.
  • Lead technical engagements with external manufacturing partners and vendors to align requirements and drive execution.
  • Formulate forward-looking process roadmaps based on emerging optics manufacturing and technology trends.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent job-related experience with minimum of 10 years of experience or Advanced degree.
  • Experience in process development and integration for advanced optics/display modules, consumer electronics, or high-precision optical hardware.
  • Experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives from early architecture and concept phases through engineering validation builds.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting root-cause failure analysis and defining corrective-action strategies for multi-variable manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline, Materials Science, Optics, or related field (preferred).
  • In-depth technical experience developing assembly, integration, and packaging processes specifically for AR/VR display systems, micro-displays, or high-precision optical sub-assemblies (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize high-volume, ambiguous, or contradictory technical data to solve persistent engineering challenges and create structured problem-solving frameworks (preferred).
  • Track record of consistently achieving aggressive milestones and delivering breakthrough technical results under challenging circumstances or shifting project conditions (preferred).

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