Laser Component Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple's Laser Engineering Team in Camera Semiconductor Devices (CSD) develops core laser technologies used in Face ID and related products. You will lead laser component development from concept to high-volume production, partnering with internal R&D and external vendors to meet specifications and roadmap goals.

As part of a cross-functional team, you’ll drive process integration, improve device performance and yield, and provide updates on MP readiness during development, enabling scalable

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline with 3+ years of working epitaxy (EPI)/process experience.
• Experience working on several projects transferred from engineering development phase to high-volume production.

Responsabilidades

• Design next-gen laser components and define ERS; relate specs to module/system level.
• Collaborate with laser component vendors to define process integration flow and steps.
• Improve device performance and yield during development with vendors.
• Resolve reliability and performance issues at module/system level during development.
• Review laser device yield and data from vendors; approve engineering samples.
• Provide regular updates to cross-functional teams on performance, yield and MP readiness.
• Drive vendors to develop key process technologies aligned with Apple roadmap.
• Explore and develop new laser device technologies with internal and external teams.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

JMP

Scripting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Epi growth

III-V devices

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in physics / electrical engineering

MS/PhD in physics / electrical engineering

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Why Apple?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 for 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 fostering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?The Laser Engineering Team in Camera Semiconductor Devices (CSD) team is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of core laser technologies being used in Face ID and LIDAR scanner for Apple products. As a key member of the Laser Engineering Team, you will be responsible for leading the laser component development by transforming the laser design concept into laser products ready for high-volume mass production.

Description

The Laser Engineering Team in Camera Semiconductor Devices (CSD) team is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of core laser technologies being used in Face ID and LIDAR scanner for Apple products. As a key member of the Laser Engineering Team, you will be responsible for leading the laser component development by transforming the laser design concept into laser products ready for high-volume mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal R&D teams to design next-gen laser components and define Engineering Requirement Specs (ERS). Establish the spec correlation between laser component level and module/system level
• Drive and work closely with laser component vendors to design robust process integration flow and develop the key process steps for next-generation laser products
• Drive and work closely with laser component vendors to improve the device performance and yield during engineering development phase
• Lead the efforts in solving reliability and performance issues related to laser components observed on module/system level during engineering development phase by working closely with internal and external teams
• Review the laser device yield and performance data provided by vendors and provide approvals for engineering sample shipments
• Provide regular update to internal x-functional team about performance, yield and MP readiness laser component during development phase
• Drive laser vendors to develop key process technologies that are beneficial to Apple internal laser device technology roadmap
• Explore and develop new laser device technologies in Apple technology roadmap by working with internal laser product definition team and external vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline with 3+ years of working epitaxy (EPI)/process experience.
• Experience working on several projects transferred from engineering development phase to high-volume production.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 10+ years of industry experience on device design, fab process, or process integration experience for III-V optoelectronics devices such as VCSEL, LEDs, edge-emitting lasers, photonic-crystal surface emitting lasers (PCSEL).
• Epitaxy (Epi) growth background on III-V optoelectronics devices is a strong plus.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong product engineering experience such as data analysis (JMP) and writing scripts for data inquiry is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong team spirit.
• Ability to work closely with others in a very cross-functional team environment.