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Reliability Test Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$51.19/hr - $89.84/hrFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Reliability Test Engineer in Apple’s Reliability Lab (Rel Labs) supporting Reliability and Product Development Engineers by testing durability and longevity of prototype hardware, with a focus on cosmetic and functional failures and materials testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Reliability tests on material plaques or full systems to determine durability and resistance to staining, corrosion and other cosmetic and functional failures.
  • Document test results through photography and with the use of specialized tools such as spectrophotometers.
  • Summarize and present results to Reliability Engineers who will use your data to inform design decisions.
  • Manage multiple fast-paced projects with large volumes and challenging deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science
  • Exceptional attention to detail, translating into excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Understand physics and electronics, applying creativity, common sense, and technical skills to solve complex problems.
  • Experience working in a Reliability or materials testing lab.
  • Experience taking high quality images with digital microscopes and camera systems.

Skills

Required:Attention to detailPhotography / imagingMacOS / iOS
Nice to have:Spectrophotometry

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • a range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligible in some cases)
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan and discretionary employee stock programs
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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