Camera System Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 139,500 - 210,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Educational expense reimbursement

Potential discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking extraordinary Hardware Engineers to develop cutting-edge camera modules for products like the iPhone 17 Pro. In this role, you will define optics and collaborate across teams to deliver pioneering technology.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, with experience in optomechanical design, and be ready for potential international travel. Attractive benefits and a competitive salary range from $139,500 to $210,100 are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in design or manufacturing of optomechanical products.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and evaluate RGB camera optics, sensors, and packaging.
• Integrate camera hardware with optical and electrical teams.
• Lead manufacturing partner evaluations and product prototypes.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate camera hardware at module and product levels.

Skills

Optomechanical product design

International travel ability

Optical testing and analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

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 other’s 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. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. In the Camera Technologies group you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens, and collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Definition and trade‑off studies of RGB camera optics, sensors, actuators, and packaging.
• Interaction with optical, electrical, process, controls, systems, sensing, test, and mechanical teams on integration of camera hardware into products.
• Leadership of offshore manufacturing partners on camera design evaluation, product prototype builds, and qualification.
• Leadership 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 failures.
• Evaluation and debugging of camera HW at module and product levels for Camera/Depth Design and Integration.
• Documentation of camera‑specific design, test, and manufacturing requirements.
• Up to 20% international travel may be required to supplier facilities for product development and production bring‑up.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or equivalent).
• Experience in design or manufacturing or integration of optomechanical products.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of industry experience.
• Experience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield, reliability, and efficiency targets.
• Understanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts, algorithms, lighting, image/depth sensor design, or characterization.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, X‑ray, CT scans, SEM, etc. Ability in root‑cause and corrective‑action analysis.
• Understanding of compact module manufacturing processes such as sensor attachment, flex attachment, active alignment, etc.
• Proficiency in electronic circuit and system design including power delivery, signal integrity, and module coexistence.
• Design and analysis of highly constrained, high‑volume systems, including multiple optomechanical modules.

Compensation

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $210,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for educational expenses related to advancing your career, including tuition.
• Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

EEO & Accessibility

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