Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. 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.

Description
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera hardware projects in engagements with product and technology teams.

Responsibilities
Design camera module structures and packaging in CAD
Design injection molded, sheet metal, PCB, and other component parts
Author detailed 2D manufacturing and inspection drawings
Perform rigorous tolerance analysis of module designs and component parts
Work with component part and camera manufacturing partners on design manufacturability and resolution of mechanical issues
Author clear documentation on mechanical inspection and test requirements
Direct FEA engineers on evaluation of camera designs
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience in the design of miniature component or opto-mechanical module for high-volume products
Possess a proven record of project ownership and working in a fast-paced environment
Having experience with electro-mechanical design for camera is a definite plus.

Minimum qualifications
BS degree
Mechanical design using CAD 3D molding and drafting package
Experience with various materials (research, selection, testing, process ability)
Basic structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience

Preferred qualifications
10+ years relevant industry experience
Experience with NX
Tolerance analysis of high complexity and precision mechanical designs with excellent understanding of GD&T
Experience designing for plastic injection molding and metal stamping for mass production
Author documentations on mechanical inspection and fixture design
PCB design experience