Hardware Reliability Engineer, Display/Touch Modules

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Hardware Reliability Engineer, Display/Touch Modules

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The Hardware Reliability Engineer - Display/Touch Modules joins the Hardware Display Module Reliability Group to guide development teams toward generating reliable designs for new technology displays. This role involves identifying high risk failure modes early in the design life cycle and finding mitigation paths. Key responsibilities include setting test specifications, driving procurement and qualification of validation equipment, and executing stress testing. The engineer will update Failure Mode Effects Analysis, establish component reliability specifications, and perform validation test development. Required skills include understanding the physics of mechanical and electrical material properties, performing failure analysis, and using materials characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, CT scanning, and FTIR. The role focuses on the design and manufacture of assemblies converting digital signals into physical signals like voltage, light, and vibration.

Skills

FMEA Failure Analysis Materials Characterization Scanning Electron Microscopy CT Scanning FTIR Statistical Data Analysis Stress Testing Materials Science Physics

What you'll do

Drive and update Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) for display and touch modules.
Establish reliability specifications for components and modules.
Set up reliability test infrastructure at Apple supplier locations.
Develop validation tests and generate reliability test plans.
Drive test execution and analyze resulting reliability data.
Lead failure analysis to determine root causes and develop mitigations.
Provide risk assessments to guide design teams toward reliable designs.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent field with 3+ years of experience.
A graduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or an equivalent field with 2+ years of experience (preferred).
Understanding of the physics behind the mechanical and electrical properties of materials.
Exposure to failure analysis techniques and materials characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, CT scanning, and FTIR.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to travel internationally without restrictions up to 10%.
Experience with the design and manufacture of assemblies that convert digital signals into physical signals (preferred).
Adeptness in statistical data analysis and clear reporting (preferred).

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