Camera Lens Design Engineer – Optics & Production

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a lens design engineer to analyze optical designs and their influence on image quality in CMOS camera modules.

You will drive prototype design, coordinate with suppliers, and troubleshoot hardware issues through data-driven iterations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in optics or physics with 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Zemax/CodeV, and the ability to manage milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Optics, Physics or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience with optical design software and metrology.
• Experience working with suppliers on prototype designs and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze optical designs and their influence on image quality of CMOS camera modules.
• Perform lens design characterization and drive production readiness with metrology tooling.
• Collaborate with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues by data analysis and design iteration.
• Communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams and manage milestones.

Skills

Zemax/CodeV

Monte Carlo analysis

Optical design

Supplier collaboration

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optics/Physics or related field

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a lens design engineer to analyze optical designs and their influence on image quality in CMOS camera modules.

You will drive prototype design, coordinate with suppliers, and troubleshoot hardware issues through data-driven iterations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in optics or physics with 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Zemax/CodeV, and the ability to manage milestones in a fast-paced environment.