Hardware Reliability Engineer - Mac System Reliability

Apple - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a System Reliability Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the durability and reliability of our products. You will collaborate with diverse hardware teams to identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process and develop innovative reliability tests. Your work will involve leading cross-functional teams, creating detailed test plans, and driving continuous product improvements based on your evaluations and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process.
• Work closely with design engineering teams to reduce risks.
• Create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior.
• Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines.
• Support failure analysis efforts and provide design recommendations based on test data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields).
• 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy).
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to create clear and concise presentations using tools like Keynote and Excel.
• Proficiency in basic productivity applications (email, web browser, calendar, WebEx/Zoom, spreadsheet, Keynote/PPT).
• Ability to travel internationally without restriction.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.