Lead Camera Module Architect - Depth & Optics

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking extraordinary Hardware Engineers to own the development and integration of high-performance camera modules and depth-sensing hardware for Apple products.

You’ll work across teams to research, design, test, and qualify camera hardware from sensor to lens, collaborating with offshore partners and internal groups to advance a revolutionary photography experience. The role involves ownership of design trade-offs, system integration, and ensuring manufacturing readiness, with up

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and trade-off RGB camera optics, sensors, actuators, and packaging.
• Coordinate with optical, electrical, process, controls, systems, sensing, test, and mechanical teams for integration of camera hardware into products.
• Lead offshore manufacturing partners in design evaluation, prototype builds, and qualification.
• Lead failure analysis and corrective action at manufacturing sites, including assembly, testing, and calibration.
• Evaluate and debug camera hardware at module and product levels for camera/depth design and integration.
• Document camera-specific design, test, and manufacturing requirements.
• Travel up to 20% to supplier facilities for development and production bring-up.

Skills

Optomechanical design

Interdisciplinary collaboration

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Optics

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking extraordinary Hardware Engineers to own the development and integration of high-performance camera modules and depth-sensing hardware for Apple products.

You’ll work across teams to research, design, test, and qualify camera hardware from sensor to lens, collaborating with offshore partners and internal groups to advance a revolutionary photography experience. The role involves ownership of design trade-offs, system integration, and ensuring manufacturing readiness, with up