Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
May 1, 2015
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview was quite technical. I was asked many questions about material properties, strength of materials, and some non-technical behavioral questions about my resume, such as accomplishments I had.
Questions
Compare the material properties.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Apple Mechanical Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral20%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Apple's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Passionate, Fun, Long Hours
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 16, 2022
Pros: Everyone is passionate and the job is fun.
Cons: I work tons of hours.
4.0
Fast-paced, good compensation
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
September 27, 2025
Pros: Compensation
Many employee resource groups
Good benefits
Cons: Poor work-life balance.
Strict hybrid work schedule.
4.0
Ups and downs
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
January 19, 2024
Pros: Great place to be. Challenging.
Cons: Tough work culture and deadlines.
- 5.0Passionate, Fun, Long HoursMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 16, 2022Pros: Everyone is passionate and the job is fun.Cons: I work tons of hours.
- 4.0Fast-paced, good compensationMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Compensation Many employee resource groups Good benefitsCons: Poor work-life balance. Strict hybrid work schedule.
- 4.0Ups and downsMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 19, 2024Pros: Great place to be. Challenging.Cons: Tough work culture and deadlines.
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