Hardware Reliability Engineer - Ecosystem Accessories

Job Description

Join Apple's Hardware Reliability Engineering team to work on ensuring and improving the durability and reliability of Apple's products through innovative engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a hardware-focused field (ME, MS, CE, EE, etc.)
• Experience performing product characterization including mechanical stress tests, shock/drop/vibration testing, environmental testing, etc.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to cross-functionally work effectively
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations when vital
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity of how technologies work
• Proficiency in iWork and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Keynote, Powerpoint, email, Calendar, WebEx, etc.

Responsibilities

• Developing new reliability tests procedures and specifications
• Preparing concise and detailed test plans and analyzing test reports
• Statistically analyzing data to provide design risk assessments
• Presenting tests, test results, and risk assessments to cross-functional and leadership teams
• Researching new technologies to understand unique failure mechanisms
• Guiding design and interacting with diverse groups to improve product reliability
• Investigating failures during reliability testing to determine root cause and drive mitigations

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.