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mechanical

[muh-kan-i-kuhl] / məˈkæn ɪ kəl /


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Before joining Apple, Ternus worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Ternus joined as a mechanical engineer in 2001, before ascending to the leadership team in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an engineer at Virtual Research Systems prior to joining Apple.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

A mechanical engineer who helped architect Apple Silicon — arguably Apple’s most genuinely innovative achievement under Cook — he represents a return to product-first thinking.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“Sorry, folks. Due to a mechanical issue, we’re going to return to the gate and change planes.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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