Apple · 5 hours ago
Operations Reliability Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company known for its extraordinary products and customer experiences. The Operations Reliability Engineer will guide development and operations teams to ensure reliable designs for new technology components and products, focusing on identifying failure modes early and driving improvements in reliability testing.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Apple module and system reliability engineering teams to lead the operational readiness activities to allow smooth ramp from validated prototypes to full scale production
Facilitate problem resolution by driving cross functional focus on identified reliability issues and partnering with Failure Analysis engineers to assure true root cause is identified and addressed through validated corrective actions
Become the gatekeeper of reliability risk during product ramp and full production, making data driven recommendations on how to effectively address reliability excursions and newly identified failure modes
Lead Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) in order to enable scaling of validated prototype designs into full production, accounting for the effects of material, process, design robustness, supply chain and final assembly on the product
Partner with the sustaining and AppleCare teams to identify areas where the reliability experience can be further enhanced and drive improvements back to better factory detection and improved Ongoing Reliability Tests
Collaborate with the reliability and design teams to incorporate the lessons learned into future designs
Invent new ways of testing to improve efficiency and increase detection rates
Investigate ways to utilize big data and machine learning to enhance reliability testing and create new early warning systems
Willingness and ability to travel internally up to 20%
Qualification
Required
5+ 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)
Preferred
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
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
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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