Apple posted a job you might be interested in April 06, 2015 at 08:57AM

Apple



Reliability Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, US - Consumer Electronics

The candidate will work with Apple’s innovative Reliability Engineering team working within the iPad, iPod, SoftGoods development group. The engineer will be responsible for understanding designs, and producing and delivering appropriate test plans based on design risks. The Engineer is responsible for following and executing detailed test specifications as well as being able to develop test methodologies for novel Apple products/sub-assemblies, materials and supplier technology. The role will include leading first level failure analysis and root cause understanding of failures in tests, and making recommendations to design teams.



Key Qualifications

• Experience of designing and/or performing testing including; Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing


• Familiar with Failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc)


• Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure


• Knowledge of industry test Standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE)


• Solid understanding of mechanical Design


• Application of DOE (design of Experiments)


• Application of FMEA (Failure Modes an Effects Analysis)


• Strong background in Electrical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or Physical Sciences

Description



Preparing concise and detailed reliability test plans and reports

Development of new reliability tests procedures and specifications

Statistical data analysis to provide in-depth understanding of designs

Researching areas of cutting edge technology to understand root causes of test failures

Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines

Providing design input to improve product reliability

Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results

Exceptional problem solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manager multiple projects at once

Ability to complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner

Flexibility and adaptability to accept new tasks

Dynamic and “can do” attitude engineer with the desire to work with a great team and product

Strong Communicator



Education



Engineering degree and 4 years of experience in a related field or industry require



No salary provided



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