I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Shenzhen, Guangdong) in Jan 2024
Interview
All about technical questions. Focused on the fundamental things in mechanics and materials. Such as beam bending, deflection, etc. And they also care about the manufacturing process, like how to fabricate or model a metal.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Apple (Shanghai, Shanghai) in Dec 2023
Interview
HR asked a couple basic technical questions. Pretty easy nothing special.
Engineers asked about some project experiences. Asked about what I did in these projects. Also asked me some questions he set up such as evaluating some structure and mechanisms for products.
Participated in a design challenge to design mechanism for a product.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does the material of the frame of iPhone affects user experience. Compare aluminum and stainless steel.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Apple in Feb 2023
Interview
Had two rounds: i) Technical questions about mechanical principles and a brief introduction of the position. ii) Presented a problem, had to discuss ways to solve it. had follow up technical questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Sign hanging from a cantilever beam - follow up technical questions - Design problem: Two parts, stainless steel block and an aluminum plate. There is a problem in the assembly. Discuss ways to solve the problem.