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Thermal Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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ShanghaiFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Join Apple's Thermal Design group as an experienced Thermal Engineer in Asia to act as in-region thermal expert, manage multiple projects, collaborate across regions, guide thermal testing, and support process development and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Apple’s in-region thermal expert by leveraging a thorough understanding of the system-level and module-level thermal design and validation requirements.
  • Manage multiple projects in different development phases at multiple locations.
  • Collaborate with in-region and US based Thermal Engineers on technology evaluation, design investigation and process development for new products.
  • Guide and execute thermal testing at OEM and suppliers factories; Complete data deduction/analysis and prepare test reports along with comprehensive assessments.
  • Establish and manage relationships with thermal suppliers to identify emerging technologies and collaborate with them on the development of new technologies to meet Apple’s product roadmap needs.
  • Take the leading role in suggesting or adopting ideas for improving productivity and quality of thermal components.
  • Provide in-region expertise for root cause and corrective action of system thermal failures and defective thermal parts/materials.
  • Train engineers at OEM and vendor factories to produce high quality products using well-defined specifications, advanced production processes and up-to-date validation tools and codes.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Experienced in desktop or portable Thermal design, with good understanding of thermal systems/components and their manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with thermal testing and test equipment (DAQ, Wind tunnel, IR Camera, Power Supplies, RF, etc.).
  • Excellent written and oral cross-communication skills between design, OEM and third party vendor teams.

Skills

Required:Thermal design and validationThermal testingCross-functional communication

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 commitment and integrated benefits reflected in workplace culture.
Last updated Aug 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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