Camera Module Development Lead
10 days ago
Rochester
Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a Camera Module Development Lead to own the end-to-end development of custom camera modules from concept through production. This role is responsible for system architecture, cross-discipline technical leadership, supplier engagement, and successful transition from prototype to volume manufacturing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: System Architecture & Technical Leadership • Own camera module architecture including sensor, optics, mechanics, PCB, firmware/ISP, and filters, • Lead technical trade studies (performance, cost, yield, risk), • Translate system requirements into component-level specifications, • Serve as technical authority across optics, EE, ME, firmware, and manufacturing Camera Module Development • Lead camera modules through EVT → DVT → PVT, • Select and qualify sensors (Onsemi, Sony, OmniVision, etc.), • Define and manage lens–sensor alignment strategies (passive vs active), • Specify focus mechanisms (fixed focus, VCM, hybrid), • Manage IR-cut / NIR filter integration, • Drive MTF, SNR, distortion, CRA, and stray-light performance closure Manufacturing & NPI • Own manufacturing readiness, yield ramp, and cost targets, • Develop and review DVP&R, CTQs, PFMEA, control plans, • Partner with CMs and suppliers to improve yield and stability, • Address focus drift, thermal shift, adhesive behavior, and CTE effects, • Support GR&R, SPC, Cp/Cpk, and root-cause investigations Supplier & Partner Management • Select and manage lens, sensor, PCB, barrel, and module suppliers, • Lead technical discussions and audits with domestic and international vendors, • Evaluate make-vs-buy decisions for assembly and alignment, • Support contract manufacturer ramp and transfer to production Cross-Functional Leadership • Interface with internal optics, EE, ME, firmware, quality, and supply chain teams, • Communicate risks, tradeoffs, and schedules clearly to leadership, • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term camera platform strategy Education, Skills and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline., • 8+ years experience in camera module or imaging system development., • Strong knowledge of optical fabrication, coatings, assembly, and testing methods., • Familiarity with optical design software (Zemax, Code V) or metrology systems (interferometry, profilometry, MTF testing)., • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required (ITAR compliance)., • Strong understanding of: CMOS image sensors and bring-up, Lens-sensor alignment and tolerancing, MIPI CSI-2, power sequencing, EMI considerations, ISP tuning and image quality tradeoff.