Process
It was a standard video call. First, you were able to ask the interviewer questions about the company and role. The next segment involved technical questions and a few questions regarding your resume. The interview was timed, so you really couldn't go past your time limit. There was nothing special about the interview, but I could tell they really cared only about the technical part.
Questions
You have two buckets: one with water and one with air, both at the same temperature. If you stick your hands into both buckets, how can you tell which is which?
How would you go about building a little device to detect whether a bucket contains water or air?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Apple Mechanical Design Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Great Place to Work!Mechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 24, 2024Pros: - Great management in my org - Room to grow professionally - Prioritize flexibility of work assignments - Good benefitsCons: Had to relocate away from my preferred office site.
- 3.0Overworked, underpaidMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesOctober 31, 2024Pros: Fun people and a fun cityCons: Always working late, always overscoped for time at the company.
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