Apple
Hardware Reliability Engineer - Display/Touch Modules
$142K–$263K
San Diego, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; alternatively, preferred graduate degree with 2+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field.
About the job
Develops and validates reliability of Apple display and touch modules by planning and executing tests, analyzing failures, and guiding design mitigations.
What you'll do
- Set reliability specifications, develop test plans, and drive validation testing and equipment qualification at suppliers.
- Analyze and summarize reliability data, assess risks, and update Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Direct failure analysis to identify root causes and collaborate with design teams on corrective actions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field.
- Understand the physics behind mechanical and electrical properties of materials.
- Exposure to failure analysis techniques and materials characterization tools.
- Ability to travel internationally without restrictions, up to 10%.
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field.
- Experience designing and manufacturing assemblies that convert digital signals into physical signals and vice versa.
Pay
$142,300 and $263,300 (base salary range)
Tools
scanning electron microscopy, CT scanning, FTIR
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