Camera Module Characterization Engineer
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, testing, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are seeking for an extraordinary individual to help us tackle tomorrow's challenges! You will collaborate with teams across Apple to explore, define, and drive the development of next-generation cameras.
Description
As a Camera Module Characterization Engineer, you will design laboratory experiments, develop metrology tools and platforms, and create image processing algorithms to evaluate camera actuator technologies and camera designs. You will take ownership of performance characterization, design validation, and failure analysis.","responsibilities":"Design and perform laboratory experiments in Apple labs to characterize camera prototype and product intent devices for design validation and failure analysis
Evaluate new actuator technologies, camera lens design, and sensor/EE/ME designs; thoroughly and rigorously characterize image quality, auto-focus and image stabilization performance.
Define and execute characterization and validation plans, develop quantitative metrics and analysis method to evaluate performance, develop new test equipment and procedures
Write clear and comprehensive characterization reports and present findings to cross-functional teams to enable data-driven decisions
Occasional international and domestic travel (<10%) to support bring up/debug at suppliers
Preferred Qualifications
MS/PhD in Physics, ME, EE, or Optical Engineering
Experience with camera image quality metrics and evaluation methodologies
Experience with image processing and camera ISP pipelines
Experience with development of characterization setups involving cameras, lasers, temperature control, custom mechanical and electrical hardware
Experience with design and validation of control systems and optical/magnetic sensing systems
Experience with camera lens evaluation and CMOS image sensors technology
Experience supporting volume manufacturing of camera systems at supplier sites
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Physics, ME, EE, or Optical Engineering, with a minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with Matlab or Python programming skills
Experience in at least 1 of the following domains: Optical imaging system test and image quality analysis, CMOS image sensor validation, VCM actuator and position sensor calibration/test, image processing and quantitative image analysis","internalDetails":null
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 $139,500 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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