Camera Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

Summary Posted: Jul 22, 2025 Role Number: 20... Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each others ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Its the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, youll do more than join something youll add something.Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, youll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. Youll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. Youll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, well craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an extraordinary Hardware Engineer to take ownership in the development of very high-performance compact camera modules. We are seeking an engineer to take leadership of camera hardware projects in engagements with product and technology teams.

Description

Description - 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.- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience in the design of miniature component or opto-mechanical module for high-volume products.- Possess a proven record of project ownership and working in a fast-paced environment.- Having experience with electro-mechanical design for camera is a definite plus.

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