Summary
Posted : Aug 13, 2024
Role Number : 200562619
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger.
That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.
It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.
Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions?
Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last.
You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products.
Together, we'll 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.
The team is looking for an Optical Systems Engineer to work on advanced optical technology development.
Description
- Design new lenses characterize and integrate into CMOS imager sensor-based camera modules. - Complete analysis of the optical element's influence on the image quality characteristics of the camera module.
- Work closely with lens supplier for prototype design evaluation and MTF testing. - Drive development of advanced metrology methods.
- BS and prior relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred degrees : Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
- Experience in the area of lens design metrology and integration.
- Experience in lens design tolerance and stray light analysis.
- Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.
- Proficiency using an optical software package. Examples may include : ZEMAX CODE V FRED LightTool etc.
- Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module.
- Support metrology methodology for camera lens testing and develop appropriate test charts and methods for camera evaluation.
- Collaborate with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module.
- Must be high energy multi-tasker resourceful problem solver ability to work within tight deadlines.
- Take initiative.
- Effective communicator and collaborator between cross-functional groups
- Working knowledge of optomechanics is a plus.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.
The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
You'll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition.
Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note : Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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