Failure Analysis Engineer Intern - Metal

Apple

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About The Position

At Apple, the Failure Analysis Engineer Intern helps ensure the excellence of products by investigating complex product challenges and uncovering their root causes. The role works closely with global teams in a laboratory environment, applying scientific and engineering knowledge and advanced materials and chemistry analysis equipment.

The intern develops investigation plans, conducts failure analyses, reports findings, and participates in discussions with colleagues to determine conclusions and corrective actions. The role also presents data in global meetings and executive reviews.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree in Materials Science, Metallic Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience using materials analysis tools such as XRD, SEM, FIB, EBSD, and TEM.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills, including the ability to seek direction, listen to feedback, and convey complex findings concisely and understandably.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with shifting work scopes, and an aptitude for learning new techniques.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to collaborate closely across different organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Specific failure analysis expertise or industry experience in consumer devices, batteries, metals, displays, cameras, or sensors.
• Software coding experience in AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Understand failure backgrounds and design creative investigation plans.
• Conduct investigations, including operating advanced materials and chemistry analysis tools.
• Report findings and participate in discussions with colleagues to determine next steps, conclusions, and corrective actions.
• Present data in global meetings and executive reviews.
• Collaborate closely with global teams and colleagues across different organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern