Wireless Module Reliability Engineer

Role Number: 200658699-3956

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. As a Reliability Engineer for the Wireless Design group, you will be responsible for driving all reliability requirements across multiple Wireless vendors. You will apply your expertise to review all reliability test plans and audit the reliability tests at the vendor labs. This role will also include leading failure analysis, root cause understanding of the failure and analyzing field exposure risk in the event of a failure.

Description

Review all vendor REL test plans during product life cycle. Ensure that silicon/package qualification test requirements are met across all wireless vendors. Audit domestic and international vendor sites on a periodic basis. In the event of a reliability failure, drive failure analysis at vendor. Assess field risks through statistical analysis of reliability failure rate. Position requires domestic and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to balance multiple projects at the same time.

• Collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively cross-functionally.

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD is highly desirable for this role.

• Experience defining reliability tests, executing reliability tests and assessing reliability performance.

• Expertise in auditing vendor sites for REL tests.

• Ability to drive vendors for DOE/FA.

• In-depth knowledge in performing risk assessment.

• Solid understanding of industry test Standards (JEDEC, IEEE).

• Experience working in a fast-paced engineering environment utilizing real time crisis management skills.

• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

• Experience in Consumer Electronics.

• Individual needs to be self-motivated, detail oriented and possess the ability to clearly articulate issues.