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Apple is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Mac Hardware Reliability team!
In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure our products are not only durable and reliable, but also built to exceed expectations. From early concepts to field returns, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements.
At Apple, we don’t just follow industry standards—we push beyond them. We value creative problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technical challenges. If you’re excited about tackling tough problems and shaping the future of amazing products, we’d love to have you on board!
DESCRIPTION
As a System Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our products, ensuring longevity by design. You will be responsible for characterizing product usage patterns, translating them into controlled lab tests, and coordinating timely design validation efforts. With these results, you will collaborate through design iterations ensuring our products meet high standards for customer experience.
You bring exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise, including:
- A deep understanding of material and device properties (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal) and the underlying physics
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis and clear reporting, providing design risk assessments and guiding product improvements
- Strong theoretical knowledge in physical failure analysis techniques, such as SEM/EDX/X-Ray and other characterization techniques
- Proven ability to develop new reliability test procedures, create detailed test plans, and analyze results to assess design risks
Responsibilities
- Identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and working closely with design engineering teams to mitigate risks.
- Create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior and deployment environment, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards.
- Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications, and collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines.
- Support failure analysis efforts, offering design recommendations based on your evaluation of test data to drive continuous product improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields) with 3+ years of industry experience
- Good written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate through email, WebEx, and phone
- Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations through keynote, excel, etc.
- Strong attention to detail and curiosity of how technologies work
- Able to use basic productivity apps such as email, web browser, calendar, WebEx/Zoom, spreadsheet, keynote/ppt, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field
- Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models
- Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
- Collaborative attitude and ability to cross-functionally work effectively
- Ability to travel internationally without restriction (up to 10%)
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Apple is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Mac Hardware Reliability team!
In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse hardware teams to ensure our products are not only durable and reliable, but also built to exceed expectations. From early concepts to field returns, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, design innovative reliability tests, and drive continuous product improvements.
At Apple, we don’t just follow industry standards—we push beyond them. We value creative problem-solving, dynamic thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technical challenges. If you’re excited about tackling tough problems and shaping the future of amazing products, we’d love to have you on board!
DESCRIPTION
As a System Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our products, ensuring longevity by design. You will be responsible for characterizing product usage patterns, translating them into controlled lab tests, and coordinating timely design validation efforts. With these results, you will collaborate through design iterations ensuring our products meet high standards for customer experience.
You bring exceptional problem-solving skills and technical expertise, including:
- A deep understanding of material and device properties (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal) and the underlying physics
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis and clear reporting, providing design risk assessments and guiding product improvements
- Strong theoretical knowledge in physical failure analysis techniques, such as SEM/EDX/X-Ray and other characterization techniques
- Proven ability to develop new reliability test procedures, create detailed test plans, and analyze results to assess design risks
Responsibilities
- Identifying high-risk failure modes early in the design process and working closely with design engineering teams to mitigate risks.
- Create new reliability tests based on the physics of failure and anticipated user behavior and deployment environment, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards.
- Develop and deliver critical test equipment and specifications, and collaborate with vendors to meet testing deadlines.
- Support failure analysis efforts, offering design recommendations based on your evaluation of test data to drive continuous product improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields) with 3+ years of industry experience
- Good written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate through email, WebEx, and phone
- Ability to make clear and concise slides and presentations through keynote, excel, etc.
- Strong attention to detail and curiosity of how technologies work
- Able to use basic productivity apps such as email, web browser, calendar, WebEx/Zoom, spreadsheet, keynote/ppt, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field
- Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models
- Familiar with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
- Collaborative attitude and ability to cross-functionally work effectively
- Ability to travel internationally without restriction (up to 10%)
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hardware Engineer
Align your credentials before PERM begins
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job's minimum requirements exactly. If your role requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering, a computer science degree may cause a denial, so document field overlap proactively before your employer posts the job.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM filings
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data to find companies that have filed hardware engineering PERM applications recently. Past filings signal an established sponsorship process, not just a willingness to sponsor in theory when you ask.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters hardware engineer roles by employers actively sponsoring employment-based green cards, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to the OFLC before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level yourself first. A Level I wage can delay or complicate a senior hardware engineer petition.
Understand how your O*NET code affects PERM requirements
DOL cross-references your job duties against your O*NET occupation profile to verify the minimum education requirement is standard for the role. If your employer writes a job description that deviates from O*NET norms, expect a PERM audit.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. If you hold a master's or the position genuinely requires one, EB-2 may be available. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, not just the petition type.
Green Card Hardware Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hardware engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most hardware engineer positions qualify for EB-3 when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you have a master's and the employer structures the position accordingly. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for hardware engineers?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring renewal and tied to a single employer, with annual cap constraints affecting many candidates. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no recurring visa renewal. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 petition stage, though visa number backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
How long does the PERM process take for a hardware engineering role?
PERM labor certification alone currently takes several months to over a year depending on DOL processing times, and that's before your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. From PERM filing to receiving your green card, the full timeline often runs two to four years for candidates from countries without a visa backlog, and significantly longer for Indian or Chinese nationals due to per-country limits.
Where can I find hardware engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for hardware engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not sorting through generic job listings and guessing who sponsors. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront saves significant time compared to asking about sponsorship late in an interview process.
Can I switch employers after my hardware engineer PERM is filed?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to the specific employer and job. However, if your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or your application has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a similar hardware engineering role without losing your place in the queue.