Apple is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join the Mac Hardware Reliability team. This role involves collaborating with various hardware teams to ensure products are durable and exceed expectations. The engineer will lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements. The focus is on shaping products for longevity by characterizing usage patterns and coordinating design validation efforts.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of industry experience
• Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy and X-ray/CT
• M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field
• Statistical experience with tools like Weibull and JMP
• Ability to travel internationally without restriction (up to 10%)
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity about how technologies work
• Ability to use basic productivity apps such as email and spreadsheets

• Collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure product durability and reliability
• Lead cross-functional teams in designing innovative reliability tests
• Drive continuous product improvements based on reliability testing results
• Characterize product usage patterns and translate them into controlled lab tests
• Coordinate timely design validation efforts to meet high customer experience standards

• 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.