Failure Analysis Engineer

Apple

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Apple, we don’t just build products—we create the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It is the diversity of our people and their ideas that fuels the innovation running through everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to industry-leading environmental initiatives. Join us, and help leave the world better than we found it. In this role, you will help bring our revolutionary technology to the world by ensuring its excellence. Collaborating closely with global teams, you will dive deep to uncover the root causes of complex product challenges. We will empower you with every resource you need to push the boundaries of what is possible—and to do the best work of your life. Working in a lab environment, you will leverage your scientific and engineering knowledge, along with cutting-edge equipment. Understand the failure background and design creative investigation plans. Conduct investigations, including but not limited to operating a variety of advanced material and chemistry analysis tools. Report findings and actively participate in discussions and debates with colleagues to determine next steps, conclusions, and corrective actions. Present data in global meetings and executive reviews.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experienced in using chemistry analysis tools such as FTIR, GC-MS, ToF-SIMS, etc.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills, including the ability to seek direction, listen to feedback, and convey complex findings concisely and understandably.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapt seamlessly to shifting business priorities, and rapidly master new analytical techniques.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to balance and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional collaborative skills, with a proven ability to partner seamlessly across global, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to leverage AI-assisted analytics tools to identify defect issues, and accelerate root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience or specialized failure analysis expertise in any of the following domains: consumer electronics, batteries, adhesives, coatings, plastics, or plating.

Responsibilities

• Understand the failure background and design creative investigation plans.
• Conduct investigations, including but not limited to operating a variety of advanced material and chemistry analysis tools.
• Report findings and actively participate in discussions and debates with colleagues to determine next steps, conclusions, and corrective actions.
• Present data in global meetings and executive reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree