Hardware Reliability Engineer - Mac System Reliability

Hardware Reliability Engineer - Mac System Reliability

At Apple, we don’t just follow industry standards—we push beyond them. We value creative problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technical challenges. If you’re excited about tackling tough problems and shaping the future of amazing products, we’d love to have you on board! In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure our products are not only durable and reliable, but also built to exceed expectations. From early concepts to field returns, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements. Come join our team!

Description

As a System Reliability Engineer, you'll be responsible for identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and working closely with design engineering teams to reduce those risks. You'll create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards. You'll also develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications, and collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines. Additionally, you'll support failure analysis efforts, offering design recommendations based on your evaluation of test data to drive continuous product improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process.
• Create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure.
• Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines.
• Support failure analysis efforts and provide design recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields).
• 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy).
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations through Keynote, Excel, etc.
• Ability to travel internationally without restriction.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence in presenting test results and risk assessments to cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capability to perform tests and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Openness to take on new tasks.
• A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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