Optical Sensing HW: Laser Device Engineer - Design Validation
Location
Cupertino, CA | United States
Job description
Design, develop, and launch next-generation light-sensing technologies.
Bring devices to life and enable them to interact with users and the environment in ways never invented before. The optical sensing team designs and integrates sensors across a variety of Apple products such as iPhone, Watch, iPad, MacBook and Vision. The team is looking for someone who is a hard-working go-getter.
The Laser Sensing Hardware group designs sensors and illuminators for Apple products, including components of the revolutionary FaceID system and digital crown in Apple Watch Ultra. This multi-disciplinary group of engineers are responsible for architecture, design, and manufacturing development of new sensing solutions.
The team is looking for someone who knows semiconductor lasers and is a dedicated go-getter. Experience with photodiodes is a plus. You will specify, develop, and validate new semiconductor components for new sensors.
Join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet.
Key Qualifications
- Strong device-physics background, with a solid understanding of semiconductor physics, device process in semiconductors, and driver-level analog EE. Knowledge and experience in III-V laser devices, such as VCSELs, edge-emitting lasers or LEDs is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with laser device, module and system characterization, including laser LIV, SMSR, polarization, far-field beam profile, optical system alignment, etc.
- Hands-on experience with optical lab equipments including laser drivers, optical metrology (spectrometers, oscilloscopes, microscopes and free space optics).
- Experience in a typical programming language (matlab, python, etc) for modeling, data collection and analysis.
- Demonstrated track record in delivering semiconductor device technologies from early concept scoping to engineering development, and finally to production in high volume is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven collaboration skills in a highly multi-functional team environment.
Description
- Design validation of VCSELs, photodiodes, and related semiconductor devices for laser sensing applications.
- Establish hardware test benches in the optical lab and device/system characterization to implement the design.
- Analyze data to draw conclusions, improve product design/manufacturability.
- Work closely with multi-functional teams and engage vendors for prototyping and engineering development
- Lead in FA activities (failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis) and strive to successful delivery of the component.
In all of this work, you need to be an effective communicator — both to collaborate with multi-functional teams and present to executive management on key developments / issues.
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Design validation of VCSELs, photodiodes, and related semiconductor devices for laser sensing applications.
- Establish hardware test benches in the optical lab and device/system characterization to implement the design.
- Analyze data to draw conclusions, improve product design/manufacturability.
- Work closely with multi-functional teams and engage vendors for prototyping and engineering development
- Lead in FA activities (failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis) and strive to successful delivery of the component.
In all of this work, you need to be an effective communicator — both to collaborate with multi-functional teams and present to executive management on key developments / issues. BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
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