Hardware Reliability Engineer - Watch System Reliability

At Apple, we don’t just follow industry standards—we push beyond them. We value creative problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technical challenges. If you’re excited about tackling tough problems and shaping the future of amazing products, we’d love to have you on board! In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure our products are not only durable and reliable, but also built to exceed expectations. From early concepts to field returns, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements. Come join our team!

## Description

As a System Reliability Engineer, you’ll be responsible for identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and working closely with design engineering teams to reduce those risks. You’ll create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards. You’ll also develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications, and collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines. Additionally, you’ll support failure analysis efforts, offering design recommendations based on your evaluation of test data to drive continuous product improvements.

## Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields etc.) with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience

Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure

Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations through keynote, excel, etc.

Able to use basic productivity apps such as email, web browser, calendar, WebEx/Zoom, spreadsheet, keynote/ppt, etc.

Ability to travel internationally without restriction (up to 10%)

## Preferred qualifications

M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field

Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Sharp attention to detail

Confidence in presenting test results and risk assessments to cross-functional and leadership teams

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Capability to perform tests and troubleshoot issues independently

Openness to take on new tasks

A proactive, can-do attitude, with a passion for working alongside an amazing team and innovative products

Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally effectively.