March 12, 2025

Hardware Reliability Engineer - iPad System Reliability

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $264,200/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200593914
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. Responsibilities include: - Guide design and interact with diverse groups to improve product reliability - Statistical data analysis to evaluate designs and provide design risk assessments - Present test plans, results, and risk assessments in a confident and positive manner to management and executive teams - Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications - Prepare concise and detailed test plans and analyze test results - Research new technologies to understand unique failure mechanisms

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
  • 2+ years of experience in a related field or industry
  • Strong attention to details and curiosity of how technologies work
  • Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally effectively
  • A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally, as needed

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)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.