Hardware Reliability Engineer (Device System Reliability)

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Watch System Reliability engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle, from early development through field-return analysisPerform failure data triage, reliability data analysis, and risk assessment support for Apple Watch hardware systemsConsolidate and analyze large datasets from multiple engineering sources including Excel reports, Radar, Recon, and Tableau dashboardsOrganize and distill complex reliability findings into clear, digestible summaries for Reliability Engineers and cross-functional partnersAssist in identifying high-risk failure modes and support mitigation efforts during product developmentSupport cross-functional failure analysis (FA) investigations involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal systemsCollaborate with Reliability Assessment Engineers (RA/ARI) and cross-functional hardware teams to track reliability trends and drive product improvementsContribute to design risk assessments and support ongoing reliability reporting activitiesAssist with development and validation of reliability test methodologies as neededWork in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment supporting system-level product reliability initiativesMinimum Qualifications2–8 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 initiallyExperience working with large engineering datasets and performing technical data analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify trends and communicate findings clearlyFamiliarity with reliability engineering, failure analysis, or product integrity workflowsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environmentProficiency with Excel and technical reporting toolsBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical fieldPreferred QualificationsBackground in consumer electronics, wearables, semiconductor, medical devices, or complex hardware systemsExperience supporting hardware reliability or system integration teamsExposure to mechanical or materials engineering concepts related to system reliabilityExperience with Tableau, Radar, Recon, or similar engineering data/reporting platforms Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and reliability data interpretationType: Contract (12 Months +) Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid Preferred) Pay Rate Range: $50–$55/h W2 (DOE)Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.comDavid Guiterrez408.550.2800 x110