Advanced Camera Optics Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and integration for camera modules in Apple devices. You will advance lens designs, perform rigorous metrology, and drive image quality characterization across disciplines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, rapid problem solving, and hands-on optimization to meet Apple’s strict quality and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work on new lens designs, characterization and integration into CMOS imager sensor based camera modules.
• Complete analysis of the optical element's influence on the image quality characteristics of the camera module.
• Work with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot issues with suppliers by defining proper metrology, requesting and analyzing the necessary data, and making a decision on the solution.
• Communicate your design decision to the cross-functional team.
• Drive your own schedule without a large overhead.

Skills

Lens design

Metrology

Optical characterization

Image quality analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Science/Engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

ZEMAX

CODE V

FRED

LightTools

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and integration for camera modules in Apple devices. You will advance lens designs, perform rigorous metrology, and drive image quality characterization across disciplines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, rapid problem solving, and hands-on optimization to meet Apple’s strict quality and schedule targets.