Apple is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join the Mac Hardware Reliability team. In this role, you will work with various hardware teams to ensure products are durable and exceed expectations. You will lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements. The position emphasizes creative problem-solving and adapting to new technical challenges.

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, or physics with 7+ years of industry experience.
• M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Strong theoretical knowledge in physical failure analysis techniques, such as SEM/EDX/X-Ray and other characterization techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis and familiarity with statistical tools such as Weibull and JMP.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure product durability and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional teams and design innovative reliability tests.
• Characterize product usage patterns and translate them into controlled lab tests.
• Coordinate timely design validation efforts and collaborate through design iterations.
• Develop new reliability test procedures and create detailed test plans.

• 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.