Hardware Reliability Engineer - Mac System Reliability
Core
Characterize product usage patterns, translate them into controlled lab tests, and coordinate design validation to ensure Mac product longevity and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer (Mac systems)
Builds
Mac hardware products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware reliability
Required skills
Material and device properties knowledge (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal), Statistical data analysis, Physical failure analysis techniques (SEM/EDX/X-Ray), Reliability test procedure development
Preferred skills
Weibull analysis, JMP, Accelerated test models, Failure analysis methodology (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, SEM/EDS)
Technologies
SEM, EDX, X-Ray, CT, JMP, Keynote, Excel
Responsibilities
Identify high-risk failure modes early in design and mitigate risks with design teams; Create new reliability tests based on physics of failure and user behavior; Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications; Support failure analysis efforts and provide design recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
