Camera Optical Design Engineer

Huawei 2012 Labs Finland is seeking a Camera Optical Design Engineer to join our Camera Module Hardware team in Tampere. We are a cross-functional R&D team developing next-generation camera modules for Huawei flagship smartphones, operating at the forefront of miniaturized imaging system design.

In this role, you will design and deliver high-performance optical systems for compact camera modules - from early concept to a functional prototype- working closely with optomechanical, electrical, and algorithms specialists.

Job Description:

• Design optical systems for miniaturized camera modules targeting flagship smartphone performance requirements

• Execute optical performance analysis including MTF optimization, tolerance analysis, and desensitization

• Translate optical designs into manufacturable solutions in close collaboration with globally distributed, multidisciplinary partner teams

• Analyze metrology reports and drive corrective design actions based on measurement results

• Research emerging optical technologies and assess their applicability to next-generation camera module designs

Qualifications and detailed requirements:

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant field

• Hands-on experience with lens design for Consumer Electronics imaging products, preferably with smartphones

• Proficiency with lens design and ray tracing tools (e.g., Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, CodeV)

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience for high-volume production preferable

• Experienced with Lens Design Optimization for AF/OIS actuators

• Working knowledge of lens-sensor integration constraints (CRA matching to sensor micro-lens array, BFL/FFL, packaging envelope)

• Experienced with miniaturization techniques applied to imaging optics (e.g., folded optics, periscope architectures)

• Proficiency in simulation and optimization techniques (e.g., desensitization, tolerancing, stray light analysis)

• Proven adaptability in dynamic business conditions - self-driven, self-directed, and proactive in taking initiative and ownership with minimal supervision

• Strong documentation discipline - ability to produce unambiguous technical reports, specification documents, and design review materials with minimal supervision

• Effective communication skills at both engineering and executive levels

• Ability to cooperate and work effectively in distributed team settings across time zones and organizational boundaries

Nice to have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with optical metrology tools (MTF bench, interferometer, wavefront sensor)

• Understanding of computational imaging principles and co-design of optics with ISP/post-processing pipelines

Contract Type: This is a full-time consultant position, the consultant shall be employed by Huawei's supplier.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Work: You’ll be working with the cutting-edge technology and creating innovative imaging solutions in hardware, Image processing, computer vision, color, and imaging system performance.

Strong R&D and Collaboration: We have strong R&D capabilities and own multiple high-end testing devices. We are actively collaborating with universities and research institutions.

Diverse Perks and Benefits: You'll enjoy access to occupational healthcare, culture and sports benefits, team-building events and celebrations, employee recognition through awards and gifts, and daily office breakfasts and snacks.

Growth Opportunities: We have accomplished PhDs and researchers, creating an environment where you can collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn from each other while advancing your professional skills and career.

Multicultural Team Environment: We are a team of multinational background, creating a unique working environment for developing imaging technologies.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward.

We seek and reward talent! At Huawei, if you are dedicated to creativity, engagement of technical risks and delivery of target-driven results, your efforts will be rewarded with outstanding career prospects.

About Huawei Finland R&D

Huawei Finland Research Center was established in 2012. At our site in Tampere, you will have an outstanding opportunity to be part of the leading research and development of future smart devices. We offer a career in a forward-looking industrial research team with a solid track record in innovation and publication and delivering its result as factual contributions to on-the-market devices.

This position is based in Tampere and will sit with our Handset Camera Innovation Team, which has solid track record in both innovation and publication. We have delivered significant contribution to current market devices. Camera devices designed by us are used by hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Huawei offers opportunities to learn from the best in the mobile industry. Our work environment is international and the opportunity to develop your skills and competences is endless.