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Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Camera Hardware Engineering role focused on designing and qualifying high-performance compact camera modules for Apple products, collaborating across teams to research, design, test, and manufacture camera hardware from sensor to lens.

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.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in the design of miniature component or opto-mechanical module for high-volume products.
  • Proven record of project ownership and working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with magnetic simulation and voice coil motor (VCM) for camera (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Optical Science, Physics, or related field
  • Mechanical design using CAD 3D molding and drafting package
  • Master's or PhD degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience (alternative path)
  • Structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
  • Experience with NX
  • Tolerance analysis experience of high complexity and precision mechanical designs with GD&T
  • Experience designing for plastic injection molding and metal stamping for mass production
  • Experience with various materials (research, selection, testing, process ability)
  • PCB design experience
  • Magnetic simulation and voice coil motor (VCM) for camera

Skills

Required:Camera module design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation support
  • Apple shareholder programs via stock options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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