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Camera Optical System Engineer

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. 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 a Camera Optical Engineer to develop and support custom lens design and development.

Description


- Work on new lens designs, characterization and integration 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 with suppliers on prototype design and manufacturing. - Troubleshoot issues with suppliers by defining proper metrology, requesting and analyzing the necessary data, and making a decision on the solution. - Communicate your design decision to the cross-functional team. - Drive your own schedule without a large overhead. - Take design into production.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field Experience in lens design fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications


Master's or PhD and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience 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. Must be high energy multi-tasker resourceful problem solver ability to work within tight deadlines. Working knowledge of optomechanics is a plus.
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