Laser Component Engineer, Optoelectronics for Mass Production

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products & free services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a senior Laser Engineer for the Camera Semiconductor Devices team. Lead laser component development, transform concepts into products ready for high-volume mass production, and collaborate with internal R&D and external vendors.

The role requires physics/EE background, experience with epitaxy, device design, and process integration. Strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in epitaxy (EPI) processes.
• Experience working on several projects transferred from engineering development phase to high-volume production.
• MS/PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 3+ years of industry experience on device design, fab process, or process integration for III-V optoelectronics devices.
• Epitaxy (Epi) growth background on III-V optoelectronics devices is a strong plus.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal R&D teams to design next-gen laser components and define Engineering Requirement Specs (ERS).
• Drive with vendors to design robust process integration flow and key process steps for next-gen laser products.
• Improve device performance and yield during engineering development.
• Lead efforts to solve reliability and performance issues on module/system level.
• Review laser device yield and performance data and approve engineering samples.
• Provide regular updates on performance, yield and MP readiness to cross-functional teams.
• Drive vendors to develop key process technologies aligned with Apple roadmap.
• Explore and develop new laser device technologies with internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Epitaxy

Device design

Process integration

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or electrical engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a senior Laser Engineer for the Camera Semiconductor Devices team. Lead laser component development, transform concepts into products ready for high-volume mass production, and collaborate with internal R&D and external vendors.

The role requires physics/EE background, experience with epitaxy, device design, and process integration. Strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration are essential.