Module Design Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

17h • $174,149 - $225,300

About The Position

Apple Inc. is hiring a Module Design Engineer to work on new lens designs, characterize lenses, and integrate them into CMOS image sensor-based camera modules. The role includes analyzing how optical elements influence camera-module image quality and collaborating with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing. The engineer will troubleshoot supplier issues by defining appropriate metrology, requesting and analyzing data, and deciding on solutions, then communicate design decisions to cross-functional teams. The role requires independently managing schedules, taking designs into production, developing lens testers and metrology equipment, and achieving key program milestones for lens maturity.

The position is available in Cupertino, California, and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. It is a 40-hour-per-week role. The stated base pay range is $174,149–$225,300 per year; actual pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple also describes employee stock programs, benefits, possible discretionary bonuses or commission, and possible relocation.

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 arising 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 determining solutions.
• Communicate design decisions to the cross-functional team.
• Drive an independent schedule with limited overhead.
• 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.
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through voluntary participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition, for formal education related to career advancement at Apple.
• Possible discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Possible relocation.

What This Job Offers

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