Module Reliability Engineer

Are you a technologist looking for a career choice that provides ever evolving challenges?

This position is offered in Apple's Hardware Module Reliability Group. We guide development teams toward generating reliable designs for Apple's new technology components. 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. Here are some examples of the technologies that we've supported: FaceID, TouchID, iPhone Camera, Proximity Sensor, Taptic Engine and AppleWatch ForceTouch...

Overall, we feel that we offer an exciting chance to build your skills as you learn about a wide variety of technologies. If this sounds interesting to you, we'd love to hear from you and explore how we could make you a part of our diverse team.

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 FMEA

Establish specifications for component/module reliability

Set up reliability test infrastructure at Apple suppliers

Perform validation test development

Generate reliability test plans and drive test execution at Apple suppliers

Analyze and summarize reliability data

Drive failure analysis and mitigations

Provide risk assessments

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

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

Pay & Benefits

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.