Hardware Reliability Engineer
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.
Description
As a Hardware 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.
You bring exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise, including: - 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
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","responsibilities":"Preparing concise and detailed reliability test plans to characterize the material and design reliability
Performing FMEA (Failure mode effect and analysis) for material selection change, material process change, system design change, etc
Developing new reliability tests and specifications for material and system testing
Analyzing experimental data to provide in-depth understanding of material properties and design features
Researching state-of-the-art technology to understand root causes of test failures using material fundamental and solid-state physics knowledge
Working with cross functional team on implementing mitigations for failures, including material selection change, material process change, system design change, etc
Providing design directions for multi-functional teams to improve product reliability
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
Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
Ability to travel internationally without restriction
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Materials eEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related fields etc.)
Minimum of 3+ years of Engineering experience
Collaborative attitude and ability to cross-functionally work effectively
Good written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate through email, WebEx, and phone
Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations through keynote, excel, etc.
Strong attention to detail and curiosity of how technologies work
Able to use basic productivity apps such as email, web browser, calendar, WebEx/Zoom, spreadsheet, keynote/ppt, etc
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