Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer
AppleJob Title
Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer
Role Summary
Member of the Camera Semiconductor Technologies team responsible for developing and integrating test hardware and algorithms for mass-production testing of semiconductor photonic devices. The role focuses on calibrating, characterizing, and verifying optoelectronic devices and delivering validated tester solutions with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting lists ~10 years of experience in semiconductor optoelectronic test as preferred, but the role does not require a specific minimum number of years.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include developing metrology and calibration methods, creating test algorithms, collaborating with hardware suppliers, and performing failure analysis and documentation.
- Design and implement calibration and metrology methodologies for optoelectronic devices.
- Develop and validate test/metrology algorithms for deployment on mass-production test stations.
- Collaborate with tester hardware suppliers to develop and validate production-ready test solutions.
- Perform failure analysis to determine root causes of tester malfunction or inaccuracy.
- Produce technical documentation of tool specifications and failure analyses.
- Work closely with characterization labs and cross-functional teams (process, optical, mechanical, electrical engineering).
Requirements
Must-have qualifications are listed first; preferred skills are noted as nice-to-have.
- 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: Experience with optoelectronic components (lasers, image sensors, displays, LEDs) and wafer fab environments.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with scientific computing languages (MATLAB, Python) and familiarity with image processing/computer vision concepts.
- Nice-to-have: Hands-on lab experience with bench instrumentation (SMUs, spectrometers, colorimeters, metrology cameras, lens components).
- Nice-to-have: Experience leading global suppliers and working with international teams; strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education Requirements
Minimum: BS degree required. Preferred: MS or PhD. Specific fields of study are not specified; the posting does not state explicit equivalent-experience language.
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.
