Camera Module Design Lead

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
137 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Camera Module Design Lead

As part of the Camera Technologies group, the Camera Module Design Lead will lead the research, design, development, and qualification of high-performance, compact camera modules and depth-sensing hardware. This role involves performing trade-off studies for RGB cameras to meet system constraints while collaborating with optical, electrical, mechanical, and sensing teams on product integration. The individual will manage offshore manufacturing partners during prototype builds, lead failure analysis and corrective actions at manufacturing sites, and document specific design and testing requirements. Key technical competencies include experience in optomechanical products, geometric optics, image quality evaluation, and electronic circuit design involving power delivery and signal integrity. The role addresses the challenge of integrating complex camera systems into compact devices while ensuring high-volume production yields through advanced techniques like active alignment and sensor attachment within highly constrained hardware environments.

What you'll do

  • Conduct trade-off studies for multiple RGB cameras to meet specific system design constraints.
  • Lead offshore manufacturing partners through camera design evaluation, prototype builds, and product qualification.
  • Manage failure analysis and implement corrective actions for assembly processes, testing, and calibration at manufacturing sites.
  • Analyze parametric data regarding end-of-line yield and post-reliability failures.
  • Evaluate and debug camera hardware at both the module and product levels for design and integration.
  • Document specific requirements for camera design, testing, and manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate camera hardware into final products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in the design, manufacturing, or integration of optomechanical products.
  • Ability to travel internationally for product development and production bring-up.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
  • Experience delivering products at scale from concept to mass production meeting yield, reliability, and efficiency targets (preferred).
  • Understanding of camera system architecture, including optical components, sensor integration, and image signal processing (preferred).
  • Knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, X-ray, CT scans, and SEM (preferred).
  • Proficiency in electronic circuit design, power delivery, and signal integrity for high-volume systems (preferred).

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