The role is part of Apple's Hardware Reliability Engineering team, focusing on ensuring the durability and reliability of softgoods accessories like phone cases and watch bands. The team collaborates with various engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to field returns. The position involves developing and implementing reliability tests, quantifying risks, and advising on corrective actions. A strong emphasis is placed on innovative engineering and constant learning to meet customer expectations.

• Bachelor's Degree in a hardware-focused field such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of industry experience in product characterization and reliability testing.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in iWork and Microsoft Office applications.
• Statistical experience with tools like Weibull and JMP.
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Understanding of Design of Experiments.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about technology.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

• Develop and implement creative reliability tests on new hardware programs.
• Quantify reliability risks and support failure analysis from tests.
• Advise the executive team on the best path forward based on test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify design risks.
• Evaluate product performance through reliability tests and recommend design changes.
• Prepare comprehensive risk assessments to quantify field exposure.
• Drive failure analysis and lead the team in complex problem-solving.

• 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.