Lead AR/VR Optics Module Process Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a senior engineer to lead end-to-end process development and integration for AR/VR optical modules. You will guide projects from concept through validation builds, coordinating cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure high yield and scalable production.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, root-cause analysis, and technical leadership to address complex assembly challenges in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 10+ years experience.
• Experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives from early architecture to engineering validation builds.
• Demonstrated root-cause failure analysis and corrective-action strategies for multi-variable manufacturing and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, process development, and integration of AR/VR optical modules from concept to validation builds.
• Drive DFM roadmaps with Optical Design and Integration teams to maximize yield and production scalability.
• Perform design and process FMEA and focus on high-risk items to plan development work.
• Lead deep-dive root-cause analyses on high-volume, complex data to resolve yield issues.
• Engage with external manufacturing partners and vendors to align requirements and drive execution.

Skills

Process development

DFM

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

AR/VR optics

Vendor collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Engineering/Materials

Advanced degree (Master/PhD)

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a senior engineer to lead end-to-end process development and integration for AR/VR optical modules. You will guide projects from concept through validation builds, coordinating cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure high yield and scalable production.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, root-cause analysis, and technical leadership to address complex assembly challenges in a fast-paced hardware environment.