Camera Module Design Lead

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build service we create or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each others ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world changing lives for the better. Its the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in we can do the best work of our lives. Here youll do more than join something youll add you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work As part of our Camera Technologies group youll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. Youll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems from sensor to lens. Youll collaborate with teams across Apple to research design develop test and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together well craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish!

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research design development test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for extraordinary Hardware Engineers to take ownership in the development and system integration of very high-performance compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware such as the revolutionary 8x Telephoto camera with the 200mm optical zoom integrated into the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max!

Definition and trade-off studies of RGB camera optics sensors actuators and with optical electrical process controls systems sensing test and mechanical teams on integration of camera hardware into of offshore manufacturing partners on camera design evaluation product prototype builds and of failure analysis and corrective action implementation at manufacturing sites as well as remotely including assembly processes testing and calibration; parametric-data analysis of end-of-line yield and post-reliability and debugging of camera HW at module and product levels for Camera/- Depth Design and of camera-specific design test and manufacturing to 20% international travel may be required to supplier facilities for product development and production bring-up.

Bachelors in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Optics or equivalent) nExperience in design or manufacturing or integration of optomechanical productsnAbility to travel internationally

10 years of industry experiencenExperience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield reliability and efficiency targetsnUnderstanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts algorithms lighting image/depth sensor design or characterizationnKnowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy X-ray CT scans SEM etc. Ability in root-cause and corrective-action analysisnUnderstanding of compact module manufacturing processes such as sensor attachment flex attachment active alignment of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts algorithms and lighting conditionsnProficiency in electronic circuit and system design including power delivery signal integrity including modules coexistencenDesign and analysis of highly constrained high-volume systems including multiple optomechanical modules