Apple · 1 day ago
Camera Module Design Lead
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last, collaborating with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.
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Responsibilities
Definition and trade-off studies of multiple RGB camera in order to meet system design constrains
Interaction with optical, electrical, process, controls systems, sensing, test, and mechanical teams on integration of camera hardware into products
Leadership of offshore manufacturing partners on camera design evaluation, product prototype builds, and qualification
Leadership of failure analysis and corrective action implementation at manufacturing sites as well as remotely, including assembly processes, testing, and calibration; parametric-data analysis of end-of-line yield and post-reliability failures
Evaluation and debugging of camera HW at module and product levels for Camera/Depth Design and Integration
Documentation of camera-specific design, test, and manufacturing requirements
Up to 20% international travel may be required to supplier facilities for product development and production bring-up
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent)
Experience in design or manufacturing or integration of optomechanical products
Ability to travel internationally
Preferred
3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield, reliability and efficiency target
Understanding of camera system architecture, including optical components, system integration, image/depth sensor and image signal processing
Knowledge of failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, X-ray, CT scans, SEM, etc. Ability in root-cause and corrective-action analysis
Understanding of compact module manufacturing processes such as sensor attachment, flex attachment, active alignment, etc
Understanding of geometric optics and image quality evaluation including test charts, algorithms, and lighting conditions
Proficiency in electronic circuit and system design including power delivery, signal integrity, including modules coexistence
Design and analysis of highly constrained, high-volume systems including multiple optomechanical modules
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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