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Display Metrology Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA, Sunnyvale, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Design and develop industry-leading optical calibration and metrology systems for testing optical modules and components during the New Product Introduction phase, collaborating across hardware and software teams within Apple’s Hardware Technology organization.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate, prototype, and deploy next-generation metrology solutions for key optical modules and components integrated into upcoming products.
  • Assess vendor capabilities and manufacturing feasibility; define supplier technical specifications to meet strict design requirements and performance targets.
  • Define calibration and test Engineering Requirement Specifications (ERS) for optical instruments and metrology systems.
  • Lead HW/SW validation and Failure Analysis (FA) for metrology instruments and measurement systems through prototyping, design of experiments (DoE), data analytics, simulation, and performance evaluation.
  • Champion technology handoffs from research and engineering pilot lines to manufacturing partners to ensure successful scaling for mass production.
  • Partner with a broad range of multidisciplinary teams, presenting engineering findings to drive technical direction and inform critical design decisions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, Opto-mechanics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 10+ years of proven experience in the development and/or high-volume deployment of electro-optical modules.
  • Experience in optical instrumentation, data collection, and automation using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#, LabVIEW, or equivalent.
  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in related field with some industry experience.
  • Proven track record developing display or optical metrology systems.
  • Strong quantitative data & image analysis skills utilizing JMP, MATLAB, or similar tools.
  • Experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing (optical preferred), including Six Sigma, P/T ratio, DoE, failure analysis, and system trade-offs.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a drive to navigate ambiguous technical challenges and deliver solutions on schedule.
  • Domain expertise in one or more of the following: in-line metrology and test development, wavefront measurement/Zernike analysis, PSF/MTF modeling, or color science.

Skills

Required:Optical metrology and metrology system developmentData analysis and toolingProgramming and scripting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for education-related expenses
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (where applicable)
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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