
Camera SIPI Engineer
Required skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- high speed signal
- PDN fundamentals
- HFSS
- SI-Wave
- PSI
- Q3D
- CST
- ADS
Nice to have
- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering
- camera
- SI/PI
- electromagnetic concepts
- substrate
- package
Role summary
Apple is seeking an enthusiastic and high-energy Camera SIPI Engineer to join their Camera Hardware Engineering group. This role involves designing, developing, and innovating camera hardware for all Apple products, including RGB and front cameras, as well as depth and face ID sensing modules. The engineer will focus on delivering superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class user experiences. Responsibilities include researching, designing, developing, testing, and qualifying camera hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to groundbreaking camera system technology from sensor to lens. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, proactive, and possesses strong critical thinking skills.
Description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Apple products. This covers RGB wide, ultra-wide, & tele rear cameras as well as the “selfie” front camera. Additionally, we support rear depth sensing as well as the “face ID” front sensing modules. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable best-in-class camera user experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges. They should be highly self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest. Experience in high speed signal and/or PDN fundamentals. Experience in main-stream tool chain e.g HFSS, SI-Wave/PSI, Q3D, CST and/or ADS.
Preferred Qualifications
MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of interest with at least 3 years of industry related experience. Academic or industry exposure to camera or SI/PI technical areas and/or electro-magnetic concepts. Experience running substrate, package, flex, and/or PCB level SI/PI simulations. Comfortable to handle VNA, TDR, and/or Oscilloscope in academic or professional settings. Great communication skills to work with x-functional teams. Academic knowledge or experience with image sensor or camera module. Proficient in using JMP for statistical analysis. Experience in Python scripting for automating simulation setup.
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