Optical Design 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 an Optical Engineer to work on advanced optical technology development.

Description

- Work on new lens design, characterization and integration into CMOS imager sensor based camera modules.

- Drive development of advanced metrology development.

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing, or similar field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in lens design, optical metrology, tolerance analysis, especially multi group optics such as zoom lens

Experience in Stray light analysis

Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation

Proficiency with 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

Interface with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module

Working knowledge of thin film physics and fabrication

Track record of imaging related innovations

Working knowledge of optomechanics

Working knowledge of CAD software and good understanding about optical components drawing