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Hardware Reliability Engineer (Device System Reliability)

OSI Engineering
Cupertino, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

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)


Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.com


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