Reliability Engineer - MacBook

Chengdu Shanghai Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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.

Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred 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

About this role

Summary

Lead reliability tests, develop procedures, analyze failures, drive product improvements for MacBook.

Job title

Reliability Engineer - MacBook

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Chengdu or Shanghai, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reliability testingfailure modes and effects analysisdesign of experimentstest standards (JEDEC, ASTM, IEEE)troubleshooting

Preferred skills

machine learningstatistical analysisWeibull analysisPythonX-ray/CT

Specializations

reliability testingfailure analysismechanical stressenvironmental testingtest automation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Shanghai, China

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