Mechanical Design Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
The first phone interview with the recruiter consisted of basic screening questions. They asked about my willingness to relocate to Cupertino, salary requirements, and availability for a second interview with an engineer. This call lasted about five minutes.
The next interview was with an engineering manager. We spoke for 45 minutes about my resume, and she asked me a few technical questions.
Following that, I spoke with another engineering manager, who held the same rank as the previous interviewer. This conversation focused on my experience, and no technical questions were asked.
Questions
Cantilever beam.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Apple Mechanical Design Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Apple's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Innovative Parts, High StressMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2024Pros: They make innovative parts and products.Cons: It's a high-stress environment.
- 5.0Great company for hardware designersMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 26, 2024Pros: Exciting work. Good benefits for business trips.Cons: No free food. Long working hours. Lack of benefits.
- 4.0Enjoyable place to work, other than occasional management decisionsMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 28, 2024Pros: Refreshing work with a strong sense of responsibility. It's a good opportunity to perfect and improve on one's own skills. Good benefits including food, events, culture, gym, etc.Cons: Management doesn't take an interest in work or consistent check-ins, oftentimes leading to mechanical design changes due to a lack of involvement in the work process.
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