Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
The process took about a month.
The first interview was with the HR Recruiter, and the second interview was flown to Cupertino.
Apple seems more interested in a "worker bee" mentality and engineers with MS and PhD degrees than in the level of experience.
Questions
What is the moment of deflection of a cantilever beam?
(Had to remember the equation.)
Keep in mind I had been out of college for about five years. Odd for this type of interview.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Apple Work Experiences
- 2.0Learned A Lot, Toxic CoworkersMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2024Pros: learn a lot from the teamCons: toxic workplace. Coworkers are mean. Women are not treated fairly.
- 4.0Great Culture, Good PayMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2025Pros: Good work culture and work ethics. Good pay!Cons: Competitive interview. May be a little difficult to keep up in the start, but you get the hang of it in a few weeks.
- 5.0Smart People, Lots Of MoneyMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 11, 2024Pros: Smart people, lots of money.Cons: A lot of work at Apple.
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