Camera Electrical Engineer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200518521

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver extraordinary hardware to enable exclusive camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges. The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products! Our target is to deliver extraordinary hardware to enable exclusive camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges!

Key Qualifications

System level design and architecture
Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, CE and Physics principles
Experience working with dynamic multi-functional teams
Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on leadership, teamwork and collaboration
Experience in several of the following areas:
Prior experience prototyping new technologies, conducting design of experiments, and analytical data processing.
Hands-on experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and capture with tools like Cadence Allegro and OrCAD
Strong knowledge of layout strategies for Rigid PCB, Flex, and Rigid-Flex.
Good understanding of material selection, Stack-up planning and noise suppression
Strong knowledge of EE design and layout for low-noise linear and switching power supply circuits
Extensive experience with EE design for digital circuits, High-speed digital design (MIPI, Displayport, HDMI, PCIE, etc) and low-speed serial control interfaces
Design for manufacturing, testing and reliability (DFM, DFT, DFR)
Broad knowledge of engineering concepts (device behavior, data analysis, and systems modeling)
Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
Integration of hardware into multi-functional systems (De-sense and CoEX)
Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production

Description

- Work cross-functionally to develop hardware/system architectures for novel camera systems. - Evaluate problem space to determine key system requirements. - Evaluate solution space including system constraint discovery to determine creative architectural implementation approaches. - Develop & drive module level architecture and specifications to the implementation phase including component selection, design, supervising layout and simulation, validation and system integration. - Lead and direct X-functional teams to resolve critical SIPI issues. - Author clear and comprehensive electrical test documentation for manufacturing partners to complete test and validation and work with them to develop new test equipment and procedures for camera module validation and production test. - Develop electronic prototypes for new camera features and product concepts.

Education & Experience

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Occasional travel may be required, but is not a critical component of this position.
Experience with camera technology covering sensing, control and signal processing
Experience in system designs with Application processors and/or FPGA’s
Familiarity with micro-controller and instrument programming
Familiar with image quality evaluation methodology and general optical metrology
Command line interface and scripting is a plus (Matlab, Python)
Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus
High-volume consumer electronics system experience is preferred

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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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.