Hardware Reliability Engineer - iPad System Reliability

Job Description

As a System Reliability Engineer at Apple, you will be responsible for identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and ensuring that systems meet the highest standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
• 2+ years of experience in a related field or industry
• Strong attention to details and curiosity of how technologies work
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally effectively
• A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, as needed

Responsibilities

• Guide design and interact with diverse groups to improve product reliability
• Statistical data analysis to evaluate designs and provide design risk assessments
• Present test plans, results, and risk assessments in a confident and positive manner to management and executive teams
• Develop new reliability tests procedures and specifications
• Prepare concise and detailed test plans and analyze test results
• Research new technologies to understand unique failure mechanisms

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.