Camera Optical System Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$150,400–$225,300 / yr
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1 day ago
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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 Optical System Engineer

The Camera Optical System Engineer joins the Camera Hardware Engineering group to develop and support custom lens designs. The role involves designing, characterizing, and integrating lenses into CMOS imager sensor based camera modules. Key responsibilities include analyzing how optical elements influence image quality, collaborating with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing, and troubleshooting production issues by defining metrology and analyzing data. The engineer must communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams and drive production schedules. Required skills include lens design fundamentals and proficiency in optical software packages such as ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, or LightTool. Candidates should possess expertise in lens design metrology, integration, tolerance, stray light analysis, and characterization methodology. The work focuses on the research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware.

What you'll do

  • Design and characterize new lenses for integration into CMOS imager sensor-based camera modules.
  • Analyze the influence of optical elements on the image quality characteristics of camera modules.
  • Partner with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing processes.
  • Troubleshoot supplier issues by defining metrology, analyzing data, and determining technical solutions.
  • Communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams.
  • Manage personal project schedules independently with minimal overhead.
  • Transition optical designs into full-scale production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience in lens design fundamentals.
  • Master's or PhD and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience (preferred).
  • Experience in lens design metrology and integration (preferred).
  • Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis (preferred).
  • Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation (preferred).
  • Proficiency using an optical software package such as ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, or LightTool (preferred).
  • Ability to travel internationally 10% - 15% per year (preferred).

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