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ABB Electrical Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

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?
  • Q2. What is unbalanced protection in electrical systems?
  • Q3. Is the use of a smartphone camera flasher permitted while assessing old switchgears for modernization?
  • Q4. What is your current CTC, and what are your salary expectations?
  • Q5. What are your reasons for wanting to leave your current company?
  • Q6. What inputs do you collect during a site visit for the assessment of existing switchgear when considering the retrofit of circuit breakers?
Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What are your reasons for wanting to leave your current company?
  • Q3. What are your reasons for wanting to change your career?
  • Q4. What is your current Cost to Company (CTC), and what is your expected CTC?
  • Q5. Are you open to relocation?

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

How to achieve our target working with our partners

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How many types of circuit breakers?
  • Q2. About in P.M.?
Round 3 - Case Study 

About in project work and how to easily complete our project?

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About in my self and my skills.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Honestly prepare with your CV and skills.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Electrical engineering
  • Q2. Electrical management
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Electrical management
  • Q2. . electrical engineering
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A 22 kw AOP motor CT cable burn again and again what is the reason ?
  • Ans. 

    The repeated burning of a 22 kW AOP motor CT cable may be due to overloading, short circuits, poor insulation, or incorrect cable sizing.

    • Check for overloading of the motor causing excessive heat in the cable

    • Inspect for short circuits in the motor or the wiring

    • Ensure proper insulation of the cable to prevent overheating

    • Verify if the cable size is appropriate for the motor's power requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. When CT of AOP motor is bypassed then what effect on the motor ?
  • Ans. 

    Bypassing the CT of an AOP motor can lead to overcurrent and damage to the motor.

    • Bypassing the CT can result in the motor drawing excessive current.

    • This can lead to overheating of the motor windings.

    • Overcurrent can cause damage to the motor components.

    • It can also pose a safety risk due to potential electrical faults.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is VFD work
  • Ans. 

    VFD stands for Variable Frequency Drive, which is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor.

    • VFDs are used to control the speed and torque of AC motors in various applications.

    • They are commonly used in HVAC systems, industrial pumps, conveyor systems, and machine tools.

    • VFDs can help save energy by adjusting motor speed to match the actual load req...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Aug 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Electrical supply process
  • Q2. Power generating system

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Low maintenance in inviter or fuel tank capacity to bigger than
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about ur current company and salary
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round with concerned HOD
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Simple aptitude and reasoning test

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All kind of machine related questions
  • Q2. We have to answer all kind of qustion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give more important to machines

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous work. Electrical technical skill. Administration skill. Audit doccuments.
  • Q2. Communication skill.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well technically . Be confidant and loud .

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About electrical, mechanical and process.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer confidently. Brush up everything your experience. Review your CV. You should know what is written in your CV.

ABB Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in ABB Electrical Design Engineer interview?
ABB interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the ABB interview process are Technical and HR.

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