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Operations Reliability Engineer - Mac

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Role focused on guiding development and operations teams to generate reliable designs for Apple's new technology components, modules, and products. Responsibilities include identifying high risk failure modes early, leading reliability activities, and ensuring testing and supplier readiness as products move from NPI to mass production.

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.

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)
  • 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

Skills

Required:FMEADOE (Design of Experiments)Statistical analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation may be eligible
  • Apple employee stock programs including discretionary RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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