Hardware Reliability Engineer, Watch System Reliability

Apple Inc

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$142,300–$263,300 / yr
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54 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $189k
This role $203k
$128k most similar roles pay here $278k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $161,875–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Hardware Reliability Engineer, Watch System Reliability

The Hardware Reliability Engineer - Watch System Reliability joins the hardware team to ensure products are durable and reliable from early concepts through field returns. This role involves identifying high-risk failure modes during the design process, creating innovative reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior, and developing critical test equipment and specifications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors while providing data-driven design recommendations to drive continuous product improvements. Key technical requirements include a deep understanding of material and device properties across mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal domains. Candidates must be proficient in statistical data analysis using tools like Weibull or JMP, and possess expertise in failure analysis techniques such as SEM/EDX, X-ray, and CT to determine root causes of failure for watch systems.

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