Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Chemistry

Shenzhen Until 9/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

At Apple, we don’t just build products—we create the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It is the diversity of our people and their ideas that fuels the innovation running through everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to industry-leading environmental initiatives. Join us, and help leave the world better than we found it. In this role, you will help bring our revolutionary technology to the world by ensuring its excellence. Collaborating closely with global teams, you will dive deep to uncover the root causes of complex product challenges. We will empower you with every resource you need to push the boundaries of what is possible—and to do the best work of your life.

Description

Working in a lab environment, you will leverage your scientific and engineering knowledge, along with cutting-edge equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experienced in using chemistry analysis tools such as FTIR, GC-MS, ToF-SIMS, etc.
Fluent in English with strong communication skills, including the ability to seek direction, listen to feedback, and convey complex findings concisely and understandably.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience with specialized expertise in material characterization and hardware failure analysis.
Proven experience managing a lab environment and mentoring a team of high-performing engineers or scientists.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapt seamlessly to shifting business priorities, and rapidly master new analytical techniques.
Highly organized with a proven ability to balance and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Exceptional collaborative skills, with a proven ability to partner seamlessly across global, cross-functional engineering teams.
Willingness to leverage AI-assisted analytics tools to identify defect issues and accelerate root cause analysis.

About this role

Summary

Conduct failure analysis using chemistry tools, manage lab, and collaborate globally.

Job title

Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Chemistry

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Shenzhen, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chemistry analysis toolsFTIRGC-MSToF-SIMSlab management

Preferred skills

material characterizationhardware failure analysisteam mentoringAI analytics

Specializations

failure analysismaterials sciencechemistry analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

On-site City