Electrical Engineer - Camera Hardware

$143,100 - $264,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Camera Hardware Engineering group at Apple is seeking a passionate individual to design and develop innovative camera hardware for Apple products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create exceptional camera experiences by developing schematic designs, analyzing circuit performance, and ensuring high-quality hardware integration. The position focuses on delivering extraordinary camera technology that enhances user experience across all Apple devices.

Responsibilities

• Determine component level requirements and develop schematic designs for innovative camera module components.
• Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simulate, test, and validate performance of all designs.
• Develop electronic prototypes for new camera features and product concepts.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of layout strategies for substrates, rigid PCB, Flex, or rigid-flex including understanding of material selection, stack-up planning, and noise suppression.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces: MIPI, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCIE, 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).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in employee stock programs including restricted stock unit awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.