Laser Development Engineer - Camera Hardware
Laser Development Engineer - Camera Hardware
Job Summary
Why Apple?
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. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in fostering excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?
The Camera Sensing Device group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of core technologies that enables revolutionary features on Apple products, such as FaceID and LiDAR Scanner.
Key Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with electrical or photonic semiconductor devices, including design, process, packaging, characterization, or testing. - Proficiency in programming or numerical computational software such as Matlab, Python for test data analysis/processing or simulation - Proficiency with lab instrumentation and bench-level components, including SMU, OSA, camera, lens, or oscilloscope.
- Demonstrated capability to work with international teams and lead global suppliers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and social skills.
- Work experience in a wafer fab environment is a plus.
- Experience with statistical analysis software such as JMP a plus.
- Understanding of computer vision techniques and/or machine learning is a plus.
- Experience with semiconductor lasers or LEDs is a big plus.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Develop Apple's next generation photonic devices for camera system and optical sensing applications.
Perform optical simulation of devices
Perform bench-level experiments with prototypes, data analysis and summary, to guide the larger organization with data driven decisions.
Process integration of development projects.
Close collaboration with external semiconductor suppliers, as well as characterization labs.
Provide written documentation of procedures, setups, and experimental results, with strong attention to details.
Cross-functional Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering to deliver innovative solutions.
20-30% international travel expected.
Education
B.S in Optics, Physics, Material Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience