Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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.

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera hardware projects in engagements with product and technology teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Optical Science, Physics, or related field
Mechanical design using CAD 3D molding and drafting package
Structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with NX
Tolerance analysis experience of high complexity and precision mechanical designs with excellent understanding of GD&T
Experience designing for plastic injection molding and metal stamping for mass production
Experience with various materials (research, selection, testing, process ability)
PCB design experience
Magnetic simulation and voice coil motor (VCM) for camera

About this role

Summary

Design and develop high-performance camera hardware for Apple products.

Job title

Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience level

entry to senior level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

on-site in Cupertino, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CAD 3D modelingstructural FEAthermal analysistolerance analysismaterials testing

Preferred skills

NXplastic injection moldingmetal stampingPCB designmagnetic simulationvoice coil motor

Specializations

mechanical designthermal FEAcamera hardware
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City