Optical Sensing HW - Optical Sensing HW Engineer (ALS)

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Optical Sensing Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge optical-sensing technologies. This role involves crafting solutions that enhance user interaction with devices, utilizing your strong background in optical design and data analysis. You will work closely with various engineering teams to validate and improve optical sensors, ensuring top-notch product performance. The company offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, along with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including stock options and educational reimbursement. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong background in optical design with lab equipment experience.
• Basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate optical sensors for innovative products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sensing solutions.

Skills

Optical Design

Data Analysis

Failure Analysis

System-Level Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Matlab

Python

JMP

Optical Lab Equipment

Job description

Optical Sensing HW - Optical Sensing HW Engineer (ALS)

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 09, 2025

Role Number: 200599055

Design, develop, and launch next-generation optical-sensing technologies. Bring devices to life and enable them to interact with users and the environment in ways never imagined before. The optical sensing team integrates optical sensors across a variety of Apple products such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The optical sensing team is looking for someone who is a self-driven go-getter. Strong experience with optics, optical system design, and detectors is required. Join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet.

Description

You will be developing and validating optical sensors. You will be expected to analyze data to draw conclusions, enhance product design/manufacturability, and drive failure analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Process Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions. Product simulation and data analysis using a variety of software tools to support engineering validation and characterization, such as Matlab, Python, JMP, etc. Failure mode analysis, root-cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving. Up to 10% travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Strong background in optical design, experience with optical lab equipment (microscopes, spectrometers, detector, etc.) and experiments.
2. Basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering.
3. BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Optical simulation experience is a plus.
2. Experience supporting volume manufacturing is a plus, such as failure analysis, statistics, etc.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.