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Camera Calibration and Test Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$175k - $263.3kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Role within Apple’s Camera Technologies group focused on managing camera calibration and test coverage across module integrators and vendors, overseeing test maturity, and driving improvements in tester efficiency, with opportunities to engage across CMOS image sensor testing, lens quality, VCM actuation, and related areas.

Responsibilities

  • - Facilitate collaboration with multi-functional groups at Apple to explore and define test coverage (e.g., SFR test, VCM and OIS calibration, Open-short test, electrical noise, color calibrations, dark noises, distortion calibration).
  • - Work with Module Integrators (MIs) and vendors to design and implement cost-effective test hardware and software solutions.
  • - Supervise MIs on manufacture preparation and progress, and perform qualification and checks to ensure solutions are approved.
  • - Travel to MIs in Asia as needed 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.
  • - 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • - Second-language skills in Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin Chinese are a notable asset.
  • - Ability to perform both high-level theoretical and practical detailed work.
  • - Proficiency in managing a team of vendor members and hosting cross-time zone meetings, with ESL considerations.
  • - Experience breaking down complex assignments into executable tasks.
  • - Knowledge in reviewing mechanical and electrical designs for sockets/fixtures/test systems and solving related issues.
  • - Capable of reviewing/modifying source codes in MATLAB/Python.
  • - Data analysis knowledge and experience.

Skills

Required:Test coverage planningVendor managementTest hardware/software designProject managementData analysis with MATLAB/Python

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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