Apple
Camera Mechanical Design Engineer
$185K–$325K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- Ideal candidate: 3+ years of relevant experience designing miniature components or opto-mechanical modules for high-volume products. Preferred qualification: 10+ years of relevant industry experience with a Master's or PhD degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Optical Science, Physics, or related field with relevant industry experience.
About the job
Design and develop compact camera module structures and components, working with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners to qualify camera hardware for Apple products.
What you'll do
- Design camera module structures and packaging in CAD, including component parts, and author manufacturing and inspection drawings.
- Perform tolerance analysis and document mechanical inspection and test requirements.
- Work with manufacturing partners on manufacturability and mechanical issues, and direct FEA evaluations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Optical Science, Physics, or related field with relevant industry experience.
- Experience using mechanical design with a CAD 3D molding and drafting package.
- Structural and/or thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with NX, high-complexity precision tolerance analysis and GD&T, injection molding and metal stamping, materials, or PCB design.
- Magnetic simulation and voice coil motor (VCM) for camera experience.
Pay
$184,700 and $324,800 USD base salary
Tools
CAD, FEA, NX, GD&T, PCB, voice coil motor (VCM)
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