Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

As part of Apple's Camera Technologies group, you will help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce incredible photos. You will design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You will collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we will craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera hardware projects in engagements with product and technology teams, and possess a proven record of project ownership and working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related field.
• Experience in the design of miniature component or opto-mechanical modules for high-volume products.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Mechanical design using 3D CAD molding and drafting package (Experience with NX).
• Magnetic simulation and voice coil motor (VCM) for camera.
• Basic structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Tolerance analysis of high complexity and precision mechanical designs with excellent understanding of GD&T.
• Demonstrated ability design for plastic injection molding and metal stamping for mass production.
• Experience with various materials (research, selection, testing, process ability) and testing, reliability, and qualification of systems.
• Experience with electro-mechanical design for camera is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop groundbreaking ideas for camera systems, from sensor to lens.
• Collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.
• Craft a magical photography experience that redefines customer expectations for cameras.
• Take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules.
• Take leadership of camera hardware projects in engagements with product and technology teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior