Optical Characterization (Metrology) Engineer
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino) , California , United States
Hardware
Summary
Posted: Dec 17, 2020
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200212611
We are looking for a world class optical engineer to join a team that is making a big difference in the future of Apple. A successful candidate will not only need to identify new optical characterization techniques, and architect custom optical test systems, but also educate a broad audience of people at Apple about their benefits and tradeoffs. The team features a broad engineering roster including optical engineers, human perception specialists, product design engineers, and experimental physicists, which presents an outstanding opportunity to influence and learn from a diverse group of specialists.
Key Qualifications
- Prior experience with characterizing imaging system, building optical measurement setups, and performing hands-on measurements
- Capable of prototyping, conducting design of experiments, and analytical data processing
Description
- Use geometrical optics or wave-optics simulation tools to architect new characterization systems and to implement feedback loops for design and manufacturing - Identify novel optical test and characterization techniques to measure key performance metrics of complex and novel optical systems - Build custom metrology hardware and perform hands-on measurements in the lab - Identify and implement optical metrics and specifications to deliver performance that matter to customer perception. - Work with suppliers to develop and bring up optical test platforms, perform statistical analysis of data to determine optical performance and quality - Travel to suppliers (up to 20%) to support engineering builds, and help with failure analysis activities
Education & Experience
B.S. in Physics, Optical Sciences, EE, or equivalent M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Sciences or EE preferred
Additional Requirements
- Preferred Qualifications
- - Experience handling domestic and international vendors
- - 2+ years of proven experience in related fields
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