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NAND Q&R Engineer

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • NAND
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • statistical data analysis
  • large dataset interpretation
  • NAND qual testing
  • failure analysis
  • flash memory

Nice to have

  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • data processing
  • system analysis
  • automating data analysis workflows
  • data pipelines

Role summary

Apple is seeking a NAND Q&R Engineer to contribute to the future of mass storage architecture. This role involves leveraging coding, data analytics, and Q&R engineering expertise to integrate statistical insights with hardware quality and reliability data. The engineer will optimize flash memory technologies, influence device performance and reliability, and translate complex data into actionable improvements and product solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including EPM, product engineering, test, and suppliers is expected. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and experience in NAND quality and reliability, characterization, or product engineering, along with statistical data analysis skills.

Imagine what you could create at Apple. Here, groundbreaking ideas evolve rapidly into products, services, and experiences that transform industries. Bring your technical mastery, analytical mindset, and creative energy—there’s no limit to what you can accomplish. At Apple, you’ll collaborate with forward-thinking engineers who pair innovation with precision, combining deep coding expertise, advanced reliability data analysis, and cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible. Our shared mission: to deliver meaningful innovation and leave the world better than we found it!

Description


As an Apple NAND Q&R Engineer, you will shape the future of Apple’s mass storage architecture by leveraging your coding, data analytics, and Q&R engineering expertise. You’ll integrate statistical insight with hardware quality and reliability data to optimize flash memory technologies and influence how Apple devices achieve industry-leading performance and reliability. Working across EPM, product engineering, test, and supplier teams, you’ll help translate complex data into actionable reliability improvements and next-generation product solutions.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field Experience in NAND quality and reliability, characterization, or product engineering Experience with statistical data analysis and large dataset interpretation Experience in NAND qual testing, failure analysis and/or debugging

Preferred Qualifications


MS or PhD in a technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience Programming background in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages for data processing and system analysis Proficiency in automating data analysis workflows and developing data pipelines for Q&R evaluation Experience correlating NAND device parameters with product-level Q&R through coding and analytics tools Familiarity with multiple lithography and process technologies from concept through qualification Deep understanding of NAND system architecture for embedded or SSD designs and competitor benchmarking Exceptional analytical judgment, technical communication, and problem-solving skills

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