Apple Inc. is hiring: Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer in San Diego
Apple Inc., San Diego, CA, United States
Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people get along with electronic devices around the world. These products have cameras and other optical technologies that need calibration and testing to ensure the customer experience we want to deliver.The HWTE group is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of every single Apple product before it leaves the factory. These solutions will be developed during New Product Introduction (NPI) before they are scaled by the operations team.
Description The camera team is looking for a calibration & instrumentation engineer to define and develop calibration and test strategies for new camera components. You will be responsible for specification, design, prototyping, validation, and optimization of test metrology and algorithms for camera testing and calibration during Apple’s new product introduction (NPI). You will work in close collaboration with Optical Sensor & Camera Design groups within Apple to ensure the success of the current and future Apple products.
Responsibilities Define end-to-end camera calibration and test strategies, and design/develop instrumentation and metrology to enable them.
Design, prototype, and validate new metrology in the lab to ensure design readiness for NPI builds.
Collaborate with design, algorithm, and operations teams to align on calibration requirements and coverage for new camera systems.
Define spec trees by breaking down feature-level requirements into measurable parameters. Evaluate sensitivity to individual parameter accuracy, and set spec limits accordingly.
Use simulation and synthetic data to evaluate calibration adaptability and edge-case performance.
Analyze factory build data to evaluate GR&R capability, extract key performance trends, and perform failure mode analysis. Design experiments to drive root-cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
Establish specifications and tolerances for key components and qualify equipment vendors to meet quality control requirements.
Optimize calibration and test methodologies to achieve mass production efficiency targets.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategy to enhance team capabilities/deliveries.
Minimum Qualifications BS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
3+ years of relevant confirmed experience
In-depth knowledge of camera/optical system working principles
Experience with camera and optical sensor calibration techniques and metrology
Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to deliver technical and executive-level presentations
System engineering approach to quickly familiarize yourself with sophisticated processes (example factory infrastructure, mechanical design, algorithms and SW deployment)
Effective in breaking down and prioritizing between many sophisticated tasks
Programming experience in Python or Matlab
Preferred Qualifications MS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
Experience with driving AI/ML projects
Experience with fabrication and assembly of camera and optical sensors
Experience with computer vision algorithms and image processing
Experience with plotting, processing and mining data
Experience with simulation workflows and synthetic dataset generation
Programming experience in C, C++ or Objective C
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 seek to promote 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 .
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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In Summary: Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of every single Apple product before it leaves the factory . Responsibilities include defining and developing end-to-end camera calibration and test strategies .
En Español: El grupo HWTE es responsable de desarrollar tecnologías, metodologías de calibración e instrumentación para la calibracion y prueba de cada producto Apple antes de salir de la fábrica. Estas soluciones se desarrollarán durante New Product Introduction (NPI) antes de que sean escaladas por el equipo de operaciones. Colaborar con equipos de diseño, algoritmo y operaciones para alinearse con los requisitos de calibración y cobertura para nuevos sistemas de cámaras. Definir árboles de especificaciones desglosando los requerimientos a nivel de características en parámetros medibles. Evaluar la sensibilidad a la precisión del parámetro individual y establecer límites de especificación en consecuencia. Usar datos simuladores y sintéticos para evaluar la adaptabilidad de calibrado y el rendimiento en casos extremos. Analizar los datos construidos en fábrica para valorar las capacidades de GR&R, extraer tendencias clave de desempeño y realizar un modo de análisis de fallas. Diseñar experimentos para impulsar el análisis de raíz-causa y proponer acciones correctivas. Establecer especificaciones y tolerancias para componentes claves y cualificar a proveedores de equipo para cumplir con los requerimentos de control de calidad. Optimizar las metodologías de caligración y prueba para lograr objetivos de eficiencia productiva. Proporcionar liderazgo técnico, tutoría y mejorar estrategias técnicas / entregas masivas. Calificaciones mínimas BS en EE/CS/CE/Física/Optica o campo técnico relacionado 3+ años de experiencia confirmada relevante Conocimiento profundo de la cámara / principios de trabajo del sistema óptico Experiencia con las técnicas de calibración y metrología de sensores ópticos y cámaras Habilidades interpersonales muy fuertes con capacidad para entregar presentaciones a nivel técnico y ejecutivo Abordaje de ingeniería de sistemas para familiarizarse rápidamente con procesos sofisticados (ej. infraestructura de fábrica, diseño mecánico, algoritmos y despliegue SW) Eficaz para descomponer y priorizar entre muchas tareas sofisticadas Experiencia de programación en Python o Matlab Qualifications Preferentes MS en EE / CS/CE / Física / Óptica o campos técnicos relacionados Los empleados de Apple también tienen la oportunidad de convertirse en accionistas de Apple a través de su participación en los programas discretarios de acciones para empleados. Los trabajadores de Apple son elegibles para ciertos gastos educativos, incluida la matrícula. Además, este papel puede ser elegible para pagos discrecionales o comisiones así como reubicación. Aprenda más sobre beneficios de Apple: Beneficios médicos y dentales integrales, beneficios de jubilación, una variedad de productos con descuento y servicios gratuitos, y educación formal relacionada con el avance de su carrera en Apple.
Description The camera team is looking for a calibration & instrumentation engineer to define and develop calibration and test strategies for new camera components. You will be responsible for specification, design, prototyping, validation, and optimization of test metrology and algorithms for camera testing and calibration during Apple’s new product introduction (NPI). You will work in close collaboration with Optical Sensor & Camera Design groups within Apple to ensure the success of the current and future Apple products.
Responsibilities Define end-to-end camera calibration and test strategies, and design/develop instrumentation and metrology to enable them.
Design, prototype, and validate new metrology in the lab to ensure design readiness for NPI builds.
Collaborate with design, algorithm, and operations teams to align on calibration requirements and coverage for new camera systems.
Define spec trees by breaking down feature-level requirements into measurable parameters. Evaluate sensitivity to individual parameter accuracy, and set spec limits accordingly.
Use simulation and synthetic data to evaluate calibration adaptability and edge-case performance.
Analyze factory build data to evaluate GR&R capability, extract key performance trends, and perform failure mode analysis. Design experiments to drive root-cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
Establish specifications and tolerances for key components and qualify equipment vendors to meet quality control requirements.
Optimize calibration and test methodologies to achieve mass production efficiency targets.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategy to enhance team capabilities/deliveries.
Minimum Qualifications BS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
3+ years of relevant confirmed experience
In-depth knowledge of camera/optical system working principles
Experience with camera and optical sensor calibration techniques and metrology
Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to deliver technical and executive-level presentations
System engineering approach to quickly familiarize yourself with sophisticated processes (example factory infrastructure, mechanical design, algorithms and SW deployment)
Effective in breaking down and prioritizing between many sophisticated tasks
Programming experience in Python or Matlab
Preferred Qualifications MS in EE/CS/CE/Physics/Optics or related technical field
Experience with driving AI/ML projects
Experience with fabrication and assembly of camera and optical sensors
Experience with computer vision algorithms and image processing
Experience with plotting, processing and mining data
Experience with simulation workflows and synthetic dataset generation
Programming experience in C, C++ or Objective C
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 seek to promote 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 .
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Camera Calibration & Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies, and instrumentation for the calibration and testing of every single Apple product before it leaves the factory . Responsibilities include defining and developing end-to-end camera calibration and test strategies .
En Español: El grupo HWTE es responsable de desarrollar tecnologías, metodologías de calibración e instrumentación para la calibracion y prueba de cada producto Apple antes de salir de la fábrica. Estas soluciones se desarrollarán durante New Product Introduction (NPI) antes de que sean escaladas por el equipo de operaciones. Colaborar con equipos de diseño, algoritmo y operaciones para alinearse con los requisitos de calibración y cobertura para nuevos sistemas de cámaras. Definir árboles de especificaciones desglosando los requerimientos a nivel de características en parámetros medibles. Evaluar la sensibilidad a la precisión del parámetro individual y establecer límites de especificación en consecuencia. Usar datos simuladores y sintéticos para evaluar la adaptabilidad de calibrado y el rendimiento en casos extremos. Analizar los datos construidos en fábrica para valorar las capacidades de GR&R, extraer tendencias clave de desempeño y realizar un modo de análisis de fallas. Diseñar experimentos para impulsar el análisis de raíz-causa y proponer acciones correctivas. Establecer especificaciones y tolerancias para componentes claves y cualificar a proveedores de equipo para cumplir con los requerimentos de control de calidad. Optimizar las metodologías de caligración y prueba para lograr objetivos de eficiencia productiva. Proporcionar liderazgo técnico, tutoría y mejorar estrategias técnicas / entregas masivas. Calificaciones mínimas BS en EE/CS/CE/Física/Optica o campo técnico relacionado 3+ años de experiencia confirmada relevante Conocimiento profundo de la cámara / principios de trabajo del sistema óptico Experiencia con las técnicas de calibración y metrología de sensores ópticos y cámaras Habilidades interpersonales muy fuertes con capacidad para entregar presentaciones a nivel técnico y ejecutivo Abordaje de ingeniería de sistemas para familiarizarse rápidamente con procesos sofisticados (ej. infraestructura de fábrica, diseño mecánico, algoritmos y despliegue SW) Eficaz para descomponer y priorizar entre muchas tareas sofisticadas Experiencia de programación en Python o Matlab Qualifications Preferentes MS en EE / CS/CE / Física / Óptica o campos técnicos relacionados Los empleados de Apple también tienen la oportunidad de convertirse en accionistas de Apple a través de su participación en los programas discretarios de acciones para empleados. Los trabajadores de Apple son elegibles para ciertos gastos educativos, incluida la matrícula. Además, este papel puede ser elegible para pagos discrecionales o comisiones así como reubicación. Aprenda más sobre beneficios de Apple: Beneficios médicos y dentales integrales, beneficios de jubilación, una variedad de productos con descuento y servicios gratuitos, y educación formal relacionada con el avance de su carrera en Apple.