Camera Module Development Lead - Rochester, NY, US
3 days ago

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.
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