Hardware Reliability Engineer - Display/Touch Modules

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer for the Display/Touch Modules team in California. The role focuses on setting test specs, driving procurement/qualification of equipment, and guiding failure analysis to determine root causes and corrective actions.

You will work with design teams to mitigate risks, conduct stress testing, and analyze data to improve reliability of display modules. Occasional international travel is expected as part of supplier qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent with 3+ yrs of experience
• Understand the physics behind the mechanical and electrical properties of materials
• Exposure to failure analysis techniques and materials characterization tools (e.g. SEM, CT, FTIR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Drive & update Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Establish specifications for component/module reliability
• Set up reliability test infrastructure at Apple suppliers
• Generate reliability test plans and drive test execution at Apple suppliers
• Analyze and summarize reliability data
• Drive failure analysis and mitigations

Skills

Materials science

Failure analysis

Materials characterization

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Graduate degree in Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Tools

SEM

CT scanning

FTIR

Job description

Hardware Reliability Engineer - Display/Touch Modules

Are you a technologist looking for a career that provides ever evolving challenges? This position is offered in Apple’s Hardware Display Module Reliability Group. We guide development teams toward generating reliable designs for Apple's new technology Displays. We achieve this objective by identifying high risk failure modes early in the design life cycle and by using our engineering knowledge to help find the best path towards mitigation.

Description

As a Module Reliability Engineer, you will set test specs and drive procurement / qualification of equipment that is critical to the validation of Design Reliability. You will assess Reliability by executing stress testing and analyzing the resulting data. Finally, you will provide direction for failure analysis in order to develop an understanding of the root cause of a particular failure as well as collaborate with the design team to determine corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Drive & update Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Establish specifications for component/module reliability
• Set up reliability test infrastructure at Apple suppliers
• Generate reliability test plans and drive test execution at Apple suppliers
• Analyze and summarize reliability data
• Drive failure analysis and mitigations

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field with 3+ yrs of experience
• Understand the physics behind the mechanical & electrical properties of materials
• Have exposure to failure analysis techniques as well as Materials characterization tools (e.g. scanning electron microscopy, CT scanning, FTIR,…)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions, up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field with 2+ yrs of experience
• Possess extraordinary problem solving abilities
• Have experience with the design and manufacture of assemblies that convert digital signals into physical signals (voltage, light, vibration) and vice versa
• Are adept in statistical data analysis and are capable of clear reporting
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once including running activities remotely at third party vendor sites overseas
• Ability to complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner
• Flexibility to accept new tasks and go beyond one's comfort zone to pursue the solution to new and unexpected problems
• Dynamic person with a can do attitude and a dream to work with a great team and product

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

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