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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will lead cross-functional teams to identify high-risk failure modes and design innovative reliability tests based on the physics of failure. Additionally, you will develop critical test equipment and provide design recommendations to drive continuous product improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience and strong communication skills are required.
Full job description
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
3+ years of experience in a related field or industry
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, as needed (up to 10%)
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
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
Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models
Solid understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally effectively
Strong attention to details and curiosity of how technologies work
A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products
Related keywords
Hardware ReliabilityiPadMechanical EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysicsFailure AnalysisReliability TestingPhysics of FailureFMEADOEWeibullJMPOptical MicroscopyX-rayCTScanning Electron Microscopy
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We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.
Offices: 1 Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014, US