Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer for the Camera Semiconductor Technologies group to design and integrate test hardware for mass production of photonic devices used in FaceID and LiDAR.

You will craft calibration and metrology solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Preferred qualifications include MS or PhD and 10+ years in semiconductor optoelectronic testing, plus experience with MATLAB or Python and lab

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor electro-optical test or related field.
• Experience managing external suppliers to deliver hardware solutions.
• MS or PhD degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Developing industry-leading calibration and metrology methodology
• Develop / validate algorithms for test metrology which are deployed on MP test stations
• Collaboration with tester hardware suppliers to develop a validated test solution
• Conduct failure analysis to understand the root cause of tester malfunction or inaccuracy
• Provide written documentation of tool specifications and failure analysis
• Close collaboration with characterization labs
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including process engineering, optical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering to deliver innovative solutions

Skills

Semiconductor electro-optical test

External supplier management

Python

MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SMUs

Spectrometers

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products? The Camera Semiconductor Technologies group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of core technologies that enables revolutionary features on Apple products, such as FaceID and LiDAR Scanner.As an Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and integrating test hardware intended for a mass production environment. You will craft and develop solutions for calibrating, characterizing, and testing semiconductor photonic devices for Apple products. You will work on test algorithm and hardware development during the engineering stage, with support from the SW/HW cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing industry-leading calibration and metrology methodology
• Develop / validate algorithms for test metrology which are deployed on MP test stations
• Collaboration with tester hardware suppliers to develop a validated test solution
• Conduct failure analysis to understand the root cause of tester malfunction or inaccuracy
• Provide written documentation of tool specifications and failure analysis
• Close collaboration with characterization labs
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including process engineering, optical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering to deliver innovative solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in semiconductor electro-optical test or related field
• Experience managing external suppliers to deliver hardware solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree
• 10 years of experience working with semiconductor optoelectronic test (i.e. lasers, image sensors, displays, LEDs)
• Demonstrated capability to work with international teams and lead global suppliers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some knowledge and understanding of computer vision techniques (i.e. image processing)
• Experience with high level, scientific computing languages like MATLAB or Python
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and bench-level components, including lens components, SMUs, spectrometers, colorimeters, metrology cameras
• Work experience in a wafer fab environment

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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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