Hardware Reliability Engineer - Watch System Reliability
About The Position
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!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.
Requirements
- A deep understanding of material and device properties (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal) and the underlying physics
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis and clear reporting, providing design risk assessments and guiding product improvements
- Strong theoretical knowledge in physical failure analysis techniques, such as SEM/EDX/X-Ray and other characterization techniques
- Proven ability to develop new reliability test procedures, create detailed test plans, and analyze results to assess design risks
- 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
- Sharp attention to detail
- 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
Responsibilities
- Identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process
- Working closely with design engineering teams to reduce risks
- Creating new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior
- Developing and delivering critical test equipment and specifications
- Collaborating with vendors to meet testing deadlines
- Supporting failure analysis efforts
- Offering design recommendations based on evaluation of test data to drive continuous product improvements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
