Operations Reliability Engineer - Mac

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 278.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Operations Reliability Engineer to guide design and operations teams toward reliable product components and systems.

You will identify high-risk failure modes early and help select best mitigation paths across the lifecycle of new technology products. Responsibilities include leading FMEA sessions, delivering test plans to vendors, and coordinating reliability testing from development to mass production.

Formación

• 7+ years of reliability testing experience across shock, drop, vibration, environmental and fatigue testing.
• BS in Engineering or related field required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and participate in FMEA sessions to identify high-risk failure modes early in the design and process life cycle.
• Deliver test plans and procedures to third-party vendors and ensure execution to Apple/Industry standards.
• Analyze test correlation between different assembly nodes, align test pass/fail criteria and metrology requirements.
• Summarize reliability results and share findings with cross-functional partners and senior management; manage alignment from NPI to MP.
• Develop capable suppliers that can be technology and volume scaling partners.
• Willingness to travel internally up to 20% to China or within US.

Conocimientos

Reliability testing

Failure analysis

Materials characterization

DOE

FMEA

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Educación

BS in Engineering

MS/PhD in Engineering

Herramientas

Optical Microscopy

X-Ray

SEM/EDS

FTIR

XPS

Descripción del empleo

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

• Work with NPI Reliability teams and lead / participate FMEA sessions to identify high risk failure modes early in the design and process life cycle.
• Deliver test plans, procedures to third-party vendors, and ensure execution to Apple/Industry standards.
• Analyze test correlation between different assembly nodes, align test pass/fail criteria and metrology systems, cosmetics requirements, etc.
• Summarize Reliability results and share findings with cross-functional partners and senior management Manage alignment and transition of reliability testing from NPI to MP.
• Develop capable suppliers that can be both technology and volume scaling partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel internally up to 20% to China or within US.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ 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
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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 as applicant

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