Are you seeking to push the boundaries of what's considered feasible? We're looking for a world-class opto-mechanical engineer to join our engineering team and make a significant impact on the future of Apple. By collaborating with a diverse engineering team, including optical engineers, human perception experts, product design engineers, and experimental physicists, you'll revolutionize the industry's understanding of optics and enhance the product experience for our global customers. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind designing innovative architectures for Apple Vision displays. This position offers a wide range of responsibilities, including prototyping, hardware definition, firmware and algorithm development, and hands-on characterization. You'll work with various actuation and sensing technologies from the conceptual phase to mass production. Together, we'll create a magical experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from Apple Vision products. Bring passion and dedication to your work, and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
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Description
Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities. You will be responsible for the imaging optics integration with opto-mechanical modules, including its architecture, component requirements, sensing, and schematics of boards and flexible assemblies. You will have complete responsibility for the mechanical design and integration from the conceptual stage to production. You will work on validating and characterizing the module, including its performance, signal/power integrity, and participate in defining the test requirements. You will also act as the primary responsible party for failure analysis at both the module and system levels. You'll be expected to: - Generate concepts and solutions to multi-disciplinary optical system alignment and actuation related challenges. - Translate module requirements and features into detailed opto-mechanical specifications, develop schedules, and deliver solutions in a predictable and timely manner. - Collaborate with optical, electrical, process, controls systems, sensing, test, and mechanical teams to integrate the opto-mechanical modules into the optical system. - Perform mechanical, magnetic, and electro-mechanical modeling to evaluate and optimize concepts and designs. Analyze static and dynamic structures to quantify fundamental device performance. - Work with cross-functional team to assess risks, understand coverage needs and priorities, and identify novel characterization techniques to measure key performance metrics of complex and novel components. - Perform statistical analysis of data to determine module performance. - Visit suppliers to support engineering builds and assist with failure analysis activities. - Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation of specifications, manufacturing, test, and failure analysis processes. - Prototype, evaluate, debug innovative ideas, and generate new intellectual property.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Physics, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience of camera, imaging optics or optical system.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering or equivalent
- Strong fundamentals in Optomechanics
- Experience using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to guide design process
- Experience with 3D CAD, 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience of actuator design, electrical circuits, sensing or instrumentation.
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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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