Optics Metrology Lead

Summary

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 other's 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. It's 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, you'll do more than join something — you'll add something. At Apple, innovation comes from individuals working together to build products that transform how people live, create, and communicate. Our Camera & Depth Space organization plays a pivotal role in maintaining product standards, ensuring our customers are consistently impressed and delighted by the quality of our products. We are seeking a Metrology System Design Lead to drive the architecture, system engineering requirements specification, design, and development of our instrumentation in parallel with the core technology. In this role, you will lead the design of comprehensive and customized metrology systems that are instrumental in the development of cutting-edge technologies for our products, while leading cross-functional teams across Apple and key business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; 10+ years of work experience in metrology, instrumentation, or a related field Excellent understanding of hardware/firmware architecture and the interoperability of complex systems Prior experience with one or more of the following technologies: camera, depth sensing, and EE (e.g., SoC, image sensor, power, signal integrity, battery) Experience with technologies involved in mobile devices. Ability to collect, analyze, and present data to senior management

Preferred Qualifications

Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations. Dynamic, collaborative, and "can-do" attitude with a passion for working with talented cross-functional teams. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%, typically in 7-10 day trips

Description

As a Metrology System Design Lead, you will own and lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of calibration and test systems for one or more technologies, from early prototypes through mass production. This role requires a natural leader with a profound understanding of firmware and hardware fundamentals and a background in designing complex systems, who thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments. You will serve as the primary contact for metrology system engineering requirements, scalable validation, and processes for core technologies, acting as the key liaison between our organization and internal and external cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the timely and accurate implementation of metrology solutions that meet engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the architecture, design, and implementation of calibration and test systems for one or more technologies, from early prototypes to mass production Specify instrumentation and diagnostics for validating product performance Specify and implement process control and data collection Demonstrate dynamic and flexible adaptability to switch between different projects across various technologies Calibration & Test Development Lead members of our organization in developing instruments, algorithms, fixtures, infrastructure, diagnostic software, and scalable processes to validate and test technologies throughout the development supply chain across Apple and key business partners Collaborate closely with development teams during early stages of technology development to define validation criteria for functionalities and performance Document metrology development and execution project plans Cross-Functional Leadership & Program Management Serve as the primary contact for metrology system engineering requirements, scalable validation, and processes for core technologies Interact with internal groups at Apple to ensure metrology solutions are executed and engineering specifications are met on time Communicate the progress of metrology solutions and their readiness to executives, upper management, and technical staff Navigate a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, making sound decisions with ambiguous information