Mac Reliability Engineer

Mac Reliability Engineer Cupertino, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

May 13, 2026

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200662388-0836 Do you ever wonder what goes into making Apple products an amazing user experience? The engineers on Apple's innovative reliability team are responsible for insuring that our products exceed our customer's expectations for robustness, durability, and reliability. We are looking for talented contributors who enjoy working on revolutionary products and aspiring to make them better through creation and execution of comprehensive test suites, identification of potential failure modes, and collaboration with design teams to drive product improvements. Description The position is on Apple's innovative Mac Reliability Engineering team, where we collaborate with hardware development and Silicon packaging. The engineer will be responsible for leading board level reliability on new Mac portables, development of new test procedures to quantify the reliability of a design, and failure analysis resulting from these tests. Responsibilities Preparing concise and detailed test plans and test reports Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments of a design Researching a technology to determine possible failure modes Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines Providing design input to improve product reliability when necessary Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results Minimum Qualifications MS in Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience Experience performing board level reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive root cause of failures, knowledge of failure modes and statistical life data analysis using curve fitting and distributions models Knowledge of board level design, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and reliability best practices to guide component selection and placement in early architecture Strong knowledge of Semiconductor package integration, SLI (Second Level Interconnect) reliability, passive components reliability, bonding materials and warpage control Ability to apply FMEA (Failure Modes an Effects Analysis) methodologies Preferred Qualifications Application of DOE (design of Experiments) Failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, CSAM, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc) Knowledge of industry test Standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE) Exceptional problem solving abilities, written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time Dynamic and "can do" attitude with a desire to work with a great team and product Ability to travel internationally without restrictions Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.