Summary
Posted: Sep 17, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200567731
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 hardware for all related Apple products. Our target is to deliver extraordinary hardware to enable outstanding camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate individual who can help us with tomorrow's challenges!
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Description
• Determine component level requirements, and develop schematic designs for innovative camera modules components containing image sensors, microcontrollers, low-noise power supplies, AF/OIS drivers, and high-speed serial interfaces • Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over the specified voltage and temperature ranges • Supervise layout for PCB, Flex, and substrates • Familiarity with challenges relating to power quality, high-speed signal integrity and control interface • Author clear and comprehensive electrical documentation for design and manufacturing partners to complete design, test and validation • Collaborate with X-functional teams to simulate, test, and validate performance of all designs • Develop electronic prototypes for new camera features and product concepts • Occasional travel may be required, but is not a critical component of this position
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Analog and digital circuit design including Schematics capture and supervising layout for substrate, rigid PCB or Flex
- Knowledge of signal and power integrity (High-speed design, PDN analysis)
- System integration knowledge for grounding, shielding, EMI, EMC and ESD
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of layout strategies for Substrates, Rigid PCB, Flex, or Rigid-Flex including good understanding of material selection, Stack-up planning and noise suppression
- Experience with high-speed interfaces : MIPI, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCIE etc., circuits and designs: LDO, Buck, ADC, DAC, Op-AMP, etc., and control interface like I2C, SPI, SPMI, UART, etc.
- Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
- Experience with high volume consumer electronics design for manufacturing, testing and reliability (DFM, DFT, DFR)
- Knowledge of CMOS image sensor, ISP or image processing
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic cross-functional environment
- Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP)
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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.
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- 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.