Health Sensing HW – Module Lead

San Francisco Bay Area San Diego Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

The Health Sensing HW team is responsible for architecting and integrating the next generation of optical health sensor into Apple products. We are looking for someone who has broad knowledge of optical design, optical module process, mechanical design and EE design fundamentals to lead the optical module.

Description

You will design, develop, and launch next-generation optical health sensing technologies. You will analyze tradeoff between system constrains and sensor performances, enhance product design and manufacturability, drive failure analysis and drive design convergence through product validation cycles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams - including Optical Engineers, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Test Engineers, and Software Engineers-to deliver state-of-the-art sensing. You will apply your influence and lead the cross-functional teams through key milestones in design and integration.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience required (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or equivalent)
Experience in design or manufacturing or integration of optical products
Scripting experience for data analysis and automation.
Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong background in optical sensor architecture, design and manufacturing. (Mechanical, EE, packaging, system thinking and requirements management)
Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment (microscopes, detector, light sources etc).
Experience supporting volume manufacturing, including test design, failure analysis, and statistical analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid collaboration and leadership skills.
Strong teamwork abilities and self-motivation to tackle technical challenges.
People managing experience is a plus.

About this role

Summary

Lead optical health sensing technology design, development, and integration with cross-functional teams.

Job title

Health Sensing HW – Module Lead

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

optical designoptical modulemechanical designEE designdata analysisautomation

Preferred skills

optical sensor architecturemanufacturingtest designfailure analysiscommunicationleadership

Specializations

optical designoptical modulemechanical designEE designsensor architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site

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On-site