Operations Reliability Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 278 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apple Inc. is seeking an Operations Reliability Engineer in Cupertino, CA. You will guide development and operations teams to design reliable components and products. Your work reduces failure risk by early testing, rigorous analysis, and data-driven decisions across mechanical, electrical, and materials domains.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, failure analysis, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable products and scalable processes. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field with relevant reliability testing experience.
• MS/PhD in Engineering preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with mechanical stress, environmental and fatigue tests is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead reliability activities to ensure smooth ramp from prototypes to production.
• Drive cross-functional problem solving with Failure Analysis and design teams.
• Maintain gatekeeper role for reliability risk during ramp and production.
• Lead ongoing reliability testing to scale validated designs into production.
• Collaborate with sustainment and AppleCare to improve diagnostics and testing.
• Identify and implement improvements for detection and test coverage.
• Explore big data and machine learning to create early warning systems.

Connaissances

Reliability testing

Failure Analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE

FMEA

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS/PhD in Engineering

Outils

Optical Microscopy

X-Ray

SEM/EDS

FTIR

XPS

Description du poste

Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.This is an exciting role where you’ll have the opportunity to work on bringing new products to life with the level of reliability that delights our customers and defines what we do at Apple.

Description

Operations Reliability Engineers are responsible for guiding development and operations teams toward generating reliable designs for Apple's new technology components, modules, and overall products. 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 before ramp.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Apple module and system reliability engineering teams to lead the operational readiness activities to allow smooth ramp from validated prototypes to full scale production.
• Facilitate problem resolution by driving cross functional focus on identified reliability issues and partnering with Failure Analysis engineers to assure true root cause is identified and addressed through validated corrective actions.
• Become the gatekeeper of reliability risk during product ramp and full production, making data driven recommendations on how to effectively address reliability excursions and newly identified failure modes.
• Lead Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) in order to enable scaling of validated prototype designs into full production, accounting for the effects of material, process, design robustness, supply chain and final assembly on the product.
• Partner with the sustaining and AppleCare teams to identify areas where the reliability experience can be further enhanced and drive improvements back to better factory detection and improved Ongoing Reliability Tests.
• Collaborate with the reliability and design teams to incorporate the lessons learned into future designs.
• Invent new ways of testing to improve efficiency and increase detection rates.
• Investigate ways to utilize big data and machine learning to enhance reliability testing and create new early warning systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel internally up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress tests (Shock/Drop/Vibration testing), Environmental & Fatigue testing, and experience in Failure Analysis analytical and material characterization techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc.)
• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Reliability, Materials, Optical, Industrial or similar),

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Reliability, Materials, Optical, Industrial or similar)
• Strong understanding of the physics behind material properties (mechanical, electrical, and optical) and ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
• Knowledge of reliability models, accelerated test models, and industry test standards (JEDEC, MIL, ASTM, IEEE)
• Deep understanding of application of DOE (Design of Experiments) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Strong statistical and data analytics skills - statistical process control and sampling methods
• Extraordinary problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Dynamic and “can do” attitude with a desire to work with a phenomenal team and product
• Clear and consistent communication, including executive level presentation skills and ability to drive cross-functional teams

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 seek to promote 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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.