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Reliability Engineer - MacBook

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Shanghai, China; Chengdu, China)Full-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Apple is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead and execute reliability tests on MacBook technologies, develop test procedures to quantify reliability, and drive continuous product improvements. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, data-driven risk assessment, and communication of findings to management and executives.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Reliability testingIndustry standardsDesign of Experiments (DOE)FMEACross-functional collaborationCommunicationData analysis

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Accessibility is a fundamental human right reflected in culture, benefits and digital tools.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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