Hardware Reliability Engineer - Watch System Reliability
Core
Identify high-risk failure modes early in design, create physics-based reliability tests, and support failure analysis to reduce risks for Apple Watch systems.
Role type
Senior IC hardware reliability engineer (wearable systems)
Builds
Durable and reliable consumer electronics (smartwatches)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware reliability
Required skills
physics of failure analysis, statistical data analysis, failure analysis techniques (SEM/EDX/X-Ray), test procedure development, material and device property knowledge
Preferred skills
Weibull analysis, accelerated test models, root cause derivation, cross-functional collaboration, international travel
Technologies
SEM, EDX, X-Ray, CT, Optical Microscopy, JMP, Keynote, Excel
Responsibilities
Identify high-risk failure modes early in the design process; create new reliability tests based on physics of failure; develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications; support failure analysis efforts and offer design recommendations; collaborate with design engineering teams and vendors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
