Hardware Reliability Engineer (Device System Reliability)

Key Responsibilities

• Support Watch System Reliability engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle, from early development through field-return analysis
• Perform failure data triage, reliability data analysis, and risk assessment support for Apple Watch hardware systems
• Consolidate and analyze large datasets from multiple engineering sources including Excel reports, Radar, Recon, and Tableau dashboards
• Organize and distill complex reliability findings into clear, digestible summaries for Reliability Engineers and cross-functional partners
• Assist in identifying high-risk failure modes and support mitigation efforts during product development
• Support cross-functional failure analysis (FA) investigations involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal systems
• Collaborate with Reliability Assessment Engineers (RA/ARI) and cross-functional hardware teams to track reliability trends and drive product improvements
• Contribute to design risk assessments and support ongoing reliability reporting activities
• Assist with development and validation of reliability test methodologies as needed
• Work in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment supporting system-level product reliability initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–8 years of engineering experience focused on reliability testing of consumer devices.
• This role is focused on supporting Reliability Engineers through data analysis, failure triage, and reporting rather than independently leading root-cause investigations initially
• Experience working with large engineering datasets and performing technical data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify trends and communicate findings clearly
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, failure analysis, or product integrity workflows
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment
• Proficiency with Excel and technical reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in consumer electronics, wearables, semiconductor, medical devices, or complex hardware systems
• Experience supporting hardware reliability or system integration teams
• Exposure to mechanical or materials engineering concepts related to system reliability
• Experience with Tableau, Radar, Recon, or similar engineering data/reporting platforms
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and reliability data interpretation

Type: Contract (12 Months +)

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid Preferred)

Pay Rate Range: $50–$55/h W2 (DOE)

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David Guiterrez

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