Reliability Engineer - Accessory

Summary

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Apple’s innovative Reliability Engineering team is looking for talents join us working with iPad/iPhone/Watch Accessories development groups.

Description

This engineer will be responsible for developing and executing reliability tests on our creative product line and should have a good background in testing consumer electronics products.

Responsibilities

• Preparing concise and detailed test plans and test reports
• Development of new reliability tests procedures and specifications
• Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments of a design
• Researching a technology to determine possible failure modes
• Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines
• Providing design input to improve product reliability when necessary
• Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress, Environmental, and AATCC type tests.
• Quantifying subjective characteristics and establishing clear pass/fail criteria
• Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
• Knowledge of industry test Standards (AATCC, JEDEC, ASTM)
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Application of DOE (design of Experiments)
• Application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in ME/EE/Materials/Textile Engineering in a related field or industry
• Experience in consumer electronics product reliability testing preferred
• Exceptional problem solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to complete tests and resolve problems independently
• Flexibility, adaptability and eagerness to accept new tasks
• Dynamic and “can do” attitude engineer with the desire to work with a great team and challenging products
• Fresh graduate with AI/ML knowledge is also welcome

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.