Active Alignment Algorithm Engineer

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking an Algorithm Engineer to develop solutions for optical modules in mass production. The role involves collaborating with external vendors and internal teams to create innovative designs and ensure successful deployment. Candidates should have a strong background in optics or physics, with at least 3 years of experience in algorithm development and signal processing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of revolutionary products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing algorithms for manufacturing optical components.
• Experience on experimental setup for image processing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions for active alignment of photonics products.
• Develop algorithm to support optical component evaluation.
• Setup and calibrate test solutions for experiments.
• Analyze data using statistical tools.

Skills

Algorithm development

Signal/image processing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Engineering, Optics, or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

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. This is a role that works closely with internal designers and external vendors to enable design that’s currently not achievable in the existing supply chain. You will be involved in developing algorithm for equipment and processes to convert an idea in the lab to a mass-produced part.Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Description

This is a role that requires close collaboration with external vendors, contract manufacturers, and internal teams (design, operation, and so on) to deliver an active alignment solution for a new optical module from engineering to mass production phases.Typically, the active alignment solution consists of equipment and a process recipe for deployment at the contract manufacturer site. Algorithm engineer is responsible the core algorithm that provides feedback for active alignment process based on optical response (eg image from camera or other optical sensor).

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional group discussion for active alignment, test and characterization of photonics product such as structured light projector, lens or light source
• Derive an evaluation plan for characterizing the optical component/ module/ system
• Develop algorithm/ FOM to support above activities
• Setup and calibrate test solution hardware and software
• Provide signal/ image processing service to other team
• Perform experiment, analyze data using statistical analysis tools
• Participate in optical component design and evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/ PhD in Engineering, Optics, Physics or equivalent.
• Experience in developing algorithm/ solution on signal/ image processing (computer vision) for manufacturing of optical component/ module (>3 years)
• Experience on experimental setup (hardware + software) for image processing
• Use of MATLAB for algorithm development and validation
• Experience on building up experimental setup for photonics / optical characterization
• Clear and effective communication (written, in person and virtual) skill

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed to operate laser (eg, Singapore NEA N3 license)
• Experience/ expertise in either 1) optics attach (active alignment) process or 2) optical functionality test of optical devices (for example camera, projector, range finder, flashlight, proximity sensor and etc.)
• Expertise in 1) geometric optics 2) exposure/ understanding on compact optical module (such as camera, proximity and depth sensors)