In a recentjob posting Apple has revealed plans to use multi-touch display technology in future products.
The job description which seeks a "Senior Panel Process Engineer" states that Apple is looking for "[an engineer to] lead the engineering activities to develop the new process and design for the multi-touch panel used in Apple products."
Apple states that the following responsibilities will be involved in the job;
- Design and develop the new multi-touch panels that enable the best performance in both a functional and reliable way
- Achieve the best design goal using an optimized manufacturing process for a high volume production
- Develop the required thin film process, including sputtering deposition, photolithography, etching, glass scribe/break & inspection
- Analyze trade-off’s among the performance, manufacturability, schedule and cost
- Work with the reliability group to perform a timely thin film analysis and quickly come up with necessary corrective actions
- Work with the Operation Team to drive the suppliers to optimize the process and establish the manufacturing infrastructure
- Work with the project team and supply base team throughout the product development phase and support the initial product ramp