Camera Electrical Validation Engineer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Role Number:200518470

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. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera technologies for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable outstanding camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges.

Key Qualifications

Expertise on high speed interface (e.g. MIPI, PCIe, DP, HDMI, USB), control interface (I2C, SPI, SPMI) and power circuits (linear regulator, SMPS).
Hands on the characterization or measurement of: circuit timings, clock jitter, TDR, S-para, eye diagram, PSRR, transient response, noise spectrum density, etc.
Experienced on various measurement equipment such as: oscilloscope, power supply, power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, VNA, BERT, function generators, protocol analyzers, etc.
Experience in validation/test automation, Python and Matlab.
Good understanding of electrical noise, conducted and field coupling mechanisms, EM shielding, sources of loss, interconnects, transmission line theory, antenna fundamentals, de-sense / coexistence issues, and how to debug them.
Excellent process development and documentation skills. Must be very accurate and diligent in measurements and record keeping.
Self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking

Description

- Measure and analyze prototype camera sub-system SI/PI performance and provide feedback/recommendations for design optimization. - Define new characterization/validation plans for simulation correlation and hardware design sign-off. - Co-work with design teams for high speed channel and power delivery network budgeting for camera feature integration. - Conduct design feasibility study for future generations.

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of image sensors and camera module hardware
Cellular/Wireless awareness: 5G, LTE, BT, WiFi, UWB, NFC, etc.
Self-sufficient for reworking prototype hardware with misc. probes, wires, and component swapping down to 0201 size.
Skilled user of AutoCAD & Cadence

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.