Hardware Reliability Engineer - Display/Touch Module Reliability

Apple - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Reliability Engineer in the Display/Touch Module Reliability team at Apple, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of new technology components. This position is integral to guiding development teams towards creating reliable designs that meet high standards of quality. Your work will involve identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design life cycle and collaborating closely with design engineering teams to mitigate these risks. You will be responsible for developing new tests based on the physics of failure and expected user behaviors, which are essential for validating product reliability. Additionally, you will deliver test equipment and specifications that are critical for this validation process and work with vendors to ensure that reliability requirements are met. In this role, you will also support failure analysis by providing direction based on your evaluation of test data. Your extraordinary problem-solving abilities will be key to your success, as you will need a strong understanding of the physics behind material and device properties, including mechanical, electrical, and optical aspects. You will be adept in statistical data analysis and clear reporting, with a strong theoretical understanding of physical failure analysis techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You should be flexible and open to accepting new tasks, embodying a dynamic and proactive attitude as you work with a talented team on innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk failure modes early in the design life cycle.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to reduce risk.
• Develop new tests based on the physics of failure and expected user behaviors.
• Deliver test equipment and specifications critical for validating product reliability.
• Work with vendors to meet reliability requirements.
• Support failure analysis by evaluating test data and providing direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (engineering, physics, etc.).
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to create clear and concise presentations using Keynote, Excel, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about technology.
• Proficiency in basic productivity applications such as email, web browsers, calendars, and video conferencing tools.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-10 years of experience in an engineering role.
• M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Statistical experience with tools such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models.
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, and SEM/EDX.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities