As a System Reliability Engineer at Apple, you will collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure product durability and reliability. Your role will involve leading cross-functional teams and designing innovative reliability tests to exceed expectations. You will identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process and work closely with design engineering teams to mitigate those risks. This position emphasizes creative problem-solving and continuous product improvements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in a related field or industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, as needed (up to 10%)
• M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or an equivalent field
• Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques such as Optical Microscopy and X-ray/CT
• Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models
• Solid understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally effectively
• Strong attention to details and curiosity of how technologies work
• A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products

• 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 and anticipated user behavior
• Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications
• Collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines
• Support failure analysis efforts and offer design recommendations based on test data
• 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.