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Camera Calibration and Test Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, California)$142.3k - $214.3kPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Role within Apple’s Camera Technologies group focusing on managing calibration and test coverage across camera modules and vendors, coordinating with multiple internal teams and external Module Integrators to ensure high-quality camera performance in Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate collaboration with multi-functional groups at Apple, such as position sensing, image sensor, mechanical design, EE, and OPS teams, to explore and define test coverage. Typical test coverage includes, but not limited to, SFR test, VCM and OIS calibration, Open-short test, electrical noise, color calibrations, dark noises, and distortion calibration.
  • Work with MIs and vendors to design and implement cost-effective test hardware and software solutions.
  • Supervise MIs on the preparation and progress of manufacture, as well as perform qualification and checks to ensure the solutions are approved. These tasks require an engineer who is ardently meticulous.
  • Traveling to MIs in Asia on as needed basis for periods of 2 weeks at a time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Color Science, Imaging Science, or related field.
  • Experience in at least 1 of the following domains: (CMOS Image Sensor Test or Validation, Lens quality analysis and testing, ATE, VCM Actuation and position sensor calibration and test, Image quality analysis, or Data analysis and visualization).
  • 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Second-language skills in Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin Chinese are a notable asset.
  • Ability to perform assignments at both a theoretical, high-level as well as practical detailed-level (concrete).
  • Proficiency in managing a team of vendor members for specific tasks and experience hosting cross-time zone meetings, with a focus on accommodating ESL participants. Working with MIs to validate and buy off test software and hardware.
  • Experience in breaking down complex assignments into manageable, executable tasks.
  • Knowledge in reviewing mechanical and electrical designs for sockets, fixtures, and test systems, along with the ability to solve related issues.
  • Capable of reviewing and modifying source codes in MATLAB/Python.
  • Possess data analysis knowledge and experience.

Skills

Required:Test coverage designVendor managementTest hardware/software developmentMATLAB/PythonData analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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