Mechanical Design Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
May 29, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months.
After 12 rounds of interviews, while I was told verbally that I was getting an offer, they suddenly asked for 3 more rounds of interviews and said I was not a good fit without any explanation.
Questions
Beam deflection, elevator affecting a spring.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple Mechanical Design Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Great company for hardware designers
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 26, 2024
Pros: Exciting work.
Good benefits for business trips.
Cons: No free food.
Long working hours.
Lack of benefits.
5.0
Great Lifestyle, Amazing Facilities
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Arizona City, Arizona, United States
September 4, 2024
Pros: Lifestyle and facilities are great.
Cons: Nothing. It's great worth joining.
4.0
Enjoyable place to work, other than occasional management decisions
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
January 28, 2024
Pros: 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Lifestyle, Amazing FacilitiesMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeArizona City, Arizona, United StatesSeptember 4, 2024Pros: Lifestyle and facilities are great.Cons: Nothing. It's great worth joining.
- 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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