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ABB Electrical Design Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Mar 2025

ABB Electrical Design Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What is transformer differential protection, and how is current transformer (CT) sizing determined?
  • Ans. 

    Transformer differential protection is a method to protect transformers from internal faults. CT sizing is determined based on the transformer's primary current rating.

    • Transformer differential protection compares the currents entering and leaving the transformer to detect internal faults.

    • Current transformers (CTs) are sized based on the transformer's primary current rating and the desired accuracy of the protection sch...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is unbalanced protection in electrical systems?
  • Ans. 

    Unbalanced protection in electrical systems is a type of protection that detects and responds to imbalances in current or voltage levels.

    • Unbalanced protection is used to detect faults such as phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground faults in electrical systems.

    • It helps prevent damage to equipment and ensures the safety of personnel by quickly isolating the faulty section of the system.

    • Examples of unbalanced protection device...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Is the use of a smartphone camera flasher permitted while assessing old switchgears for modernization?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, the use of a smartphone camera flasher is permitted while assessing old switchgears for modernization.

    • Using a smartphone camera flasher can help illuminate dark areas and improve visibility while assessing old switchgears.

    • It can assist in capturing clear and detailed images for documentation and analysis.

    • Ensure that the flash does not interfere with any sensitive equipment or cause any safety hazards.

    • Consider usin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is your current CTC, and what are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning X amount and my salary expectations are Y amount.

    • Mention your current CTC (Cost to Company)

    • Clearly state your salary expectations

    • Consider factors like experience, industry standards, and job responsibilities when stating salary expectations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your reasons for wanting to leave your current company?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for new challenges and learning opportunities

    • Limited growth potential in current role

    • Seeking a more innovative and dynamic work environment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What inputs do you collect during a site visit for the assessment of existing switchgear when considering the retrofit of circuit breakers?
  • Ans. 

    During a site visit for assessing existing switchgear for retrofitting circuit breakers, inputs collected include equipment specifications, condition, age, and load requirements.

    • Collect equipment specifications such as voltage rating, current rating, and interrupting capacity.

    • Assess the condition of the existing switchgear to determine if it can accommodate the new circuit breakers.

    • Consider the age of the switchgear to...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What are your reasons for wanting to leave your current company?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Desire for new challenges and learning opportunities

    • Limited growth potential in current role

    • Seeking a more innovative and dynamic work environment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your reasons for wanting to change your career?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in a field that aligns more closely with my interests and skills.

    • Desire for new challenges and opportunities

    • Interest in pursuing a career that aligns better with skills and passions

    • Seeking professional growth and development

    • Exploring a field with more potential for advancement

    • Wanting to broaden knowledge and experience in a different industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is your current Cost to Company (CTC), and what is your expected CTC?
  • Ans. 

    My current CTC is $80,000 per year, and my expected CTC is $90,000 per year.

    • Current CTC: $80,000 per year

    • Expected CTC: $90,000 per year

    • Reasons for expecting increase in CTC (if applicable)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you open to relocation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocation for the right opportunity.

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity that aligns with my career goals.

    • I am open to exploring new locations and experiencing different cultures.

    • I understand that relocation may be necessary for career advancement and growth.

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Had equal weightage between basic mechanical engineering concepts and industry updates
Tips: Recap fundamenals and general awareness abt technology in manufacturing
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Very generic qns. regarding your previous projects, difficulties experienced in them.
Tips: Be confident about the projects and your contibutions in them. Establish that you are hardcore mechanical engineer enthusiast and not looking for a resume highlight.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Very informal. Didnt have any tricky qns.
Tips: Highlight your enthusiasm in whatever you do in life. Be positive and friendly with the panelists

General Tips: Develop your mechanical engineering enthusiasm in general will seal the deal.
Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: One of the few companies in India actually doing R&D

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. They asked me mostly about my thesis. And why am i interested in Geotechnical Engg
  • Q2. Starting from modulus of elasticity of soil to liquifaction of soil. It went on like a discussion process
  • Ans. 

    Discussion on soil mechanics starting from modulus of elasticity to liquifaction

    • Modulus of elasticity is a measure of soil stiffness

    • Soil strength is important in determining its ability to withstand loads

    • Liquifaction occurs when soil loses strength and behaves like a liquid

    • Factors affecting soil strength include soil type, moisture content, and stress history

    • Liquifaction can lead to soil failure and damage to structure

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: This round went pretty much well and i answered them fairly and easily.

Round: Interview
Experience: This was the round where i felt bit nervous but as i was known well my my subjects i answered them all perfectly.
Tips: Brush up your skills regularly.

General Tips: Have a good sense of your clothing,have confidence on what you speak.
Skills: Technical skills , General Knowledge
College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: i am a self motivator

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Valve design calculation
  • Ans. 

    Valve design calculation involves determining the valve size, type, and material based on the fluid properties and system requirements.

    • Determine the flow rate and pressure drop across the valve

    • Select the appropriate valve type (e.g. globe, gate, ball) based on the application

    • Choose the valve material based on the fluid properties and compatibility

    • Calculate the valve size based on the flow rate and pressure drop

    • Consider...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Introduction, types of valves, api 6d

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be on time
Read api 6d
Read npd process
Study about engineering calculation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Non technical questions,about work experience
  • Q2. About life,study,family and salary
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. GD&t questions were asked present in drawing
  • Q2. About materials, casting, drawing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good interview. 3peopled who took my interview.Good company atmosphere

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - 3D model test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Live sheetmetal designing using creo/solidworks
  • Ans. 

    Live sheetmetal designing using Creo/Solidworks involves real-time creation and modification of sheet metal parts.

    • Ability to create and modify sheet metal parts in real-time

    • Knowledge of sheet metal design principles and manufacturing processes

    • Proficiency in using Creo/Solidworks sheet metal tools

    • Understanding of bend allowances, K-factors, and other sheet metal parameters

    • Experience with designing sheet metal parts for ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain your resume experience & projects one by one.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make your communication skill strong and be confident on any one skill properly.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Study About creo software and some plastic and sheet metal knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident , and study about tool and some technical knowledge about plastic and sheet metal
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Technical experience and which domain?
  • Ans. 5 yrs of experience in design cum cost estimation domain
  • Answered by Priyanka Mhatre
  • Q2. 2. Which products you have handled?
  • Ans. CNC Turning components, Sheet metal fabrication, Bought out product activities etc.
  • Answered by Priyanka Mhatre
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe your role and responsibilities
  • Ans. 3D model creation, project costing, connecting with suppliers for quotation, project review with customers, involving in product development activities.
  • Answered by Priyanka Mhatre

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Schneider Electric Design Engineer interview:
  • AutoCAD
  • Communication Skills
  • Costing
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Formulas
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always remember about what you have written in your resume. Face fearlessly and confidently even if you don't know everything. Try to use more technical language instead of elaborating everything
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Technical,verbal,and logical question

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on project , and core subjects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About project?
  • Q2. What is fuse and what is it's maximum rating
  • Ans. 

    A fuse is an electrical safety device that protects electrical circuits from overloading and short circuits. Its maximum rating depends on the application.

    • A fuse contains a metal wire or filament that melts when the current exceeds a certain level, breaking the circuit and preventing damage to the equipment or wiring.

    • Fuses are rated based on their current-carrying capacity and voltage rating.

    • Examples of fuse ratings in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Relays and it's types
  • Ans. 

    Relays are electrically operated switches used to control circuits. There are several types of relays.

    • Electromechanical relays use a coil to create a magnetic field that pulls a switch to make or break a circuit.

    • Solid-state relays use semiconductor devices to switch the circuit on and off.

    • Reed relays use a magnetic field to control the switch.

    • Polarized relays have a specific polarity and can only be used in one directi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. A ckt is given and you have to explain it

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare important core topics
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ABB interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the ABB interview process are Technical and HR.
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  1. Is the use of a smartphone camera flasher permitted while assessing old switchg...read more
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