Module Design Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple Inc. is hiring a Module Design Engineer to work on new lens designs, characterize them, and integrate them into CMOS image sensor-based camera modules. The role analyzes how optical elements influence camera-module image quality and works with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing. The engineer defines appropriate metrology, requests and analyzes supplier data, troubleshoots issues, and decides on solutions, while communicating design decisions to cross-functional teams.

The engineer drives their own schedule, takes designs into production, develops lens testers and metrology equipment, and delivers key program milestones for lens maturity. The position is based in Cupertino, California, with work also available at various unanticipated locations throughout the United States. It is a 40-hour-per-week role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Optics, Physics, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience using Zemax or CodeV to analyze optical designs.
• Experience performing Monte Carlo analysis to assess lens-design performance and sensitivity.
• Strong background and experience in optical sciences and engineering.
• Experience deriving optical specifications for lens components through optical analysis in design software.
• Experience working with suppliers on prototype designs and manufacturing.
• Experience performing failure analysis and hardware debugging to solve complex technical issues during hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Work on new lens designs, characterization, and integration into CMOS image sensor-based camera modules.
• Analyze the influence of optical elements on camera-module image quality.
• Work with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot supplier issues by defining appropriate metrology, requesting and analyzing data, and deciding on solutions.
• Communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams.
• Drive the design schedule and take designs into production.
• Develop lens testers and metrology equipment.
• Complete key program milestones for lens maturity successfully and on time.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in discretionary employee stock programs, including restricted stock unit awards.
• Opportunity to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility and program terms.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain education expenses, including tuition, for formal education related to career advancement at Apple.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Potential relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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