Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer

Job Title

Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Camera Semiconductor Technologies team to develop and integrate test hardware and calibration methods for semiconductor photonic devices used in Apple products. The role focuses on creating test hardware and metrology solutions for mass production and working with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Preferred experience: 10+ years in semiconductor optoelectronic test or related fields.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver test hardware, calibration, and metrology solutions that are deployable in high-volume manufacturing.

• Develop industry-leading calibration and metrology methodologies.
• Develop and validate algorithms for test metrology for mass-production test stations.
• Collaborate with tester hardware suppliers to define and validate production test solutions.
• Perform failure analysis to diagnose tester malfunctions or accuracy issues.
• Document tool specifications, test procedures, and failure analysis findings.
• Work closely with characterization labs and cross-functional teams (process, optical, mechanical, electrical engineering).

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills for successful candidates. Must-haves are listed first; preferred skills follow.

• Must-have: Experience working in semiconductor electro-optical test or a closely related field.
• Must-have: Experience managing external suppliers to deliver hardware solutions.
• Nice-to-have: Significant experience (industry benchmark: a decade) with optoelectronic test systems for lasers, image sensors, displays, or LEDs.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing test algorithms and deploying metrology on production test stations.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with computer vision or image-processing techniques.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other scientific computing languages.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and bench components (lenses, SMUs, spectrometers, colorimeters, metrology cameras).
• Nice-to-have: Experience working in a wafer fab environment and coordinating with international teams and global suppliers.
• Nice-to-have: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education Requirements

Minimum: BS degree (specified). Preferred: MS or PhD. The posting does not restrict fields of study; no explicit equivalence language was provided.

About the Company

Company: Apple

Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.