Reliability Engineer - MacBook

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Reliability Engineer - MacBook

Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaHardware

Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaWork Locations (2)

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Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Just be ready to dream big. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Apple’s innovative Reliability Engineering team is looking for talents join us working with MacBook development groups.

You’ll be responsible for leading and executing reliability tests on new Apple and supplier technologies, development of new test procedures to quantify the reliability of a design, and drive continuous product improvements.

• Guide design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability

• Perform statistical analysis to evaluate designs and deliver data-driven risk assessments

• Present test plans, results, and risk insights clearly to management and executives

• Develop reliability test procedures, specifications, and comprehensive test plans

• Research new technologies to identify failure mechanisms and potential failure modes

• Partner with vendors and labs to conduct validation, testing, and failure analysis

• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide design input for reliability improvement

• Communicate technical findings effectively across diverse teams

• Hands-on experience with reliability testing, including mechanical stress and environmental testing

• Familiarity with industry test standards such as JEDEC, ASTM, and IEEE

• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies

• Experience conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in parallel

• Strong troubleshooting capability and the ability to execute testing independently

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving skills

• Experience applying structured failure analysis methodologies to identify root causes

• Solid understanding of mechanical assemblies and system-level interactions

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and test methods

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in the consumer electronics industry

• Fresh graduates with strong machine learning exposure in those majors are welcome

• Experience with statistical analysis tools and models such as Weibull analysis, JMP, or accelerated life testing

• Hands-on experience with dynamic characterization techniques

• Familiarity with failure analysis tools including optical microscopy, X-ray/CT, SEM/EDS, and FTIR

• Experience with programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for test automation, large-scale data processing, or statistical analysis is a plus

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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