As a System Reliability Engineer at Apple, you will collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure products are durable, reliable, and exceed expectations. You will lead cross-functional teams and design innovative reliability tests while driving continuous product improvements. The role involves identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and working closely with design engineering teams to mitigate those risks. Your expertise will help shape the future of amazing products through rigorous testing and analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in a related field or industry
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, as needed
• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy and X-ray/CT
• Statistical experience with tools like Weibull and JMP
• Solid understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for teamwork
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about technologies

• Identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process
• Work closely with design engineering teams to reduce risks
• Create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure
• Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications
• Collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines
• Support failure analysis efforts and provide design recommendations
• Evaluate test data to drive continuous product improvements

• 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.