Reliability Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Cupertino, CA to develop and execute FMEA-driven test plans, perform Weibull analyses, and quantify field reliability. You will work with design and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, guide mitigations, and communicate findings through test reports and presentations.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and hands-on experience with reliability testing, CT/SEM/x-ray failure analysis, and data-driven risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years in reliability work.
• Experience applying FMEA to prevent reliability failures via design.
• Ability to perform reliability statistical analysis and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tests and specifications to evaluate reliability.
• Perform failure analysis using CT, SEM, X-ray and related tools.
• Present test results and risk assessments to cross-functional leadership.
• Guide design teams on mitigations and root-cause investigations.

Skills

FMEA

Reliability testing

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CT

SEM

X-ray

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications by performing failure modes effects and analysis (FMEA) to identify design and process specific failures and their corresponding use cases, detection methods, and performance evaluation criteria. Design of experiments to characterize user behavior to inform test spec development. Analyze instrumented study data to quantify subjective user experience. Prepare concise and detailed test plans and analyzing test reports. Weibull statistical analysis of data to provide quantitative risk assessments of anticipated exposure in the field by considering stress-strength analysis, acceleration factors, user perception/behavior, and test-to-field correlation. Present tests, test results, and risk assessments in a confident and positive manner to the cross-functional and leadership teams. Research new technologies to understand unique failure mechanisms by driving quantification of subjective user perception such as using machine learning image processing techniques. Guide design and interact with diverse groups to improve product reliability. Investigate failures during reliability testing to determine root cause and drive mitigations. Guide failure analysis to determine root cause through familiarity with characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, FTIR, CT, etc. Collaborate with design teams to develop mitigations for failures in Reliability testing by leveraging expertise in mechanical engineering/materials science to inform solution space and scope feasibility of fixes prior to implementation. 40 hours/week. 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 - $225,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.


• Experience and/or education must include:


• Utilizing Failure, Mode, Effect, and Analysis (FMEA) to prevent reliability failures via design


• Using reliability statistical analysis to predict field DPPM (defective parts per million)


• Conducting risk assessments using field data and DPPM calculations to contextualize risk for reliability failures


• Collecting field data and comparing to reliability test results to ensure correlation


• Collaborating cross functionally to mitigate reliability failures


• Creating Keynotes or PowerPoints to present key information for reliabilty issues to the cross functional team


• Identifying root cause of reliability failures via failure analysis e.g. CT, SEM, x-ray

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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