Reliability Engineer - Display & Touch Modules

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer for Display/Touch Modules in San Diego. You will set test specs, procure/qualify equipment, and drive validation of Design Reliability by stress testing and data analysis.

You will guide failure analyses with design teams to devise corrective actions and ensure robust module reliability across Apple displays. Strong communication and travel capability are required.

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.
• 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%.

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

FMEA

Reliability testing

Statistical data analysis

Verbal communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent

Graduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Scanning electron microscopy

CT scanning

FTIR

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer for Display/Touch Modules in San Diego. You will set test specs, procure/qualify equipment, and drive validation of Design Reliability by stress testing and data analysis.

You will guide failure analyses with design teams to devise corrective actions and ensure robust module reliability across Apple displays. Strong communication and travel capability are required.