Semiconductor Component Quality Engineer

Job Description

The role involves early engagement in semiconductor component development to ensure robustness, manufacturability, and reliability at scale.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PHD in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Hands-on experience in engineering validation and data-driven predictive modeling
• Hands-on experience in component characterization and validation, including 3-point bend tests, warpage analysis, and other reliability methods

Responsibilities

• Lead component audits and vendor engagement to ensure compliance with Apple requirements
• Develop verified FEA models in partnership with vendors and PD FEA teams
• Characterize package stress limits through lab-based methods
• Drive OK2Exit reviews on Apple-developed RF modules post-builds
• Partner with RFHW and Operations teams to review end-to-end test coverage
• Manage issue resolution and continuous improvement processes
• Apply machine learning and predictive analytics to anticipate potential component failures
• Collaborate across engineering, hardware, and product teams to integrate predictive modeling and machine learning insights
• Stay ahead of developments in ML, data analysis, and materials science

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.