Reliability Engineer

Posting Title: Reliability Engineer (ES)
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Summary
The candidate will work with Apple's innovative Reliability Engineering team in hardware development group. The engineer will be responsible for leading and executing reliability tests on new Apple and supplier technologies, development of new test procedures to quantify the reliability of a design, and failure analysis resulting from these tests
Key Qualifications
• Experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing
• Knowledge of industry test Standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE)
• Application of DOE (design of Experiments)
• Application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner
• Dynamic and "can do" attitude with a desire to work with a great team and product
• Flexibility and adaptability to accept new tasks
• Failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc)
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional problem solving abilities
• Ability to use fundamental failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies
Description
• Preparing concise and detailed test plans and test reports
• Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments of a design
• Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines
• Providing design input to improve product reliability when necessary
• Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results
• Researching a technology to determine possible failure modes
• Development of new reliability tests procedures and specifications
• Less than 5% traveling frequency
Education
• Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience in a related field or industry required
• Consumer electronics experience is preferred
• BS or MS in Materials Science, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, or an equivalent field desired
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.