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Optical Sensing PD - Mechanical Engineer

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-07 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead end-to-end design, development, and validation of spectral sensing technology and opto-mechanical modules for Apple products.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (optical sensing)

Builds

Optical sensing modules and packaging integrated into consumer electronics

Domain

Consumer electronics / Optical sensing

Required skills

Opto-mechanical module design, 3D CAD (NX), statistical tools (Matlab, Python, JMP), design tradeoff analysis, system integration, design for manufacturability, failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, GD&T, tolerance analysis

Preferred skills

Simulation (FEA structural/thermal/optical), high-volume manufacturing process knowledge, graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Technologies

NX, Matlab, Python, JMP

Responsibilities

Oversee complete module design and system integration; Scope new sensor technologies and proof-of-concept opportunities; Define module, system, and feature-level specs; Perform failure mode analysis and root cause diagnosis; Support external manufacturing vendors with process development and root cause analysis

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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