Operations Reliability Engineer
Core
Guide development and operations teams to generate reliable designs for Apple's new technology components, modules, and products by blending engineering knowledge with data analytics to identify high-risk failure modes early.
Role type
Senior IC operations reliability engineer (hardware)
Builds
Early warning systems and data platforms for reliability testing and failure analysis
Domain
Consumer electronics hardware reliability and manufacturing
Required skills
Reliability testing, failure analysis, data analytics, root-cause analysis, cross-functional coordination, risk assessment, manufacturing process improvement, system design validation, statistical analysis, technical presentation
Preferred skills
Functional verification, debugging modular components (battery, logic boards, flex cables, cameras, semiconductors), MES platform utilization, JMP/Tableau/Python proficiency, quality control principles
Technologies
JMP, Tableau, Python, MES
Responsibilities
Lead operations reliability testing and failure analysis throughout development and sustaining stages; Drive standard methodologies across datasets to improve ORT and FA efficiency; Research and implement system/module reliability testing to simulate field usage; Drive transition of reliability testing from NPI to Mass Production; Partner with commodity managers and supplier quality engineers; Make data-driven recommendations to improve design and manufacturing; Identify and prioritize ORT issues leading to root-cause analysis and corrective actions; Communicate technical updates and risk assessments to executives
