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Associate Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 30 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Test was divided into four sections of 10 questions each. First three were technical based on Mechanics of Materials, Hydraulics, Theory of Machines, Internal Combustion Engines and Production Engineering. Last sections was of aptitude and English. Questions were pretty basic and easy to do if you have concepts.
Tips: Read some good basic text books for above topics, not exhaustively but basic stuffs, for example, Knocking in engines, stress and strain etc.
Duration: 1 hour minute
Total Questions: 40

College Name: IIT ROORKEE

Associate Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Apr 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were pretty basic from Mechanics of Solids, Hydraulics, Internal Combustion Engines, Production Engineering and last section was of aptitude & English.
Tips: Read from books like Gere for MOS, Ganesan for ICE & keep preparing for basic aptitude right from the beginning of 7th semester (3rd semester for PG guys). Hydraulics is also quite important.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 45

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: Premier research and development company in India as well as in world in the field of Diesel and natural gas engines. Hence, it is dream company for any mechanical engineering graduate interested in technical domain.
Funny Moments: At the end of interview, panel members said "You are too cool a guy to hang out with."

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quant , Logical REASONING , Java

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great company to work for , Be honest and well rounded discussions on CV
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is p&ID and why is it used?
  • Ans. 

    P&ID stands for Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, used in engineering to show the piping of a process flow together with the installed equipment and instrumentation.

    • P&ID is a detailed diagram that shows the piping of a process flow, along with the equipment and instrumentation used in the process.

    • It is used in engineering to understand the design, construction, and operation of a process plant or industrial facility.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be smart with your answers

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 2 Technical round L2 skill required on VMware
  • Q2. 0365 Administrator, Veeam backup
  • Q3. Patch management using Sccm
  • Ans. 

    SCCM is a powerful tool for patch management, allowing for centralized control and automation.

    • SCCM can automate the patching process for Windows operating systems and other Microsoft products.

    • It can also be used to deploy third-party patches and updates.

    • SCCM provides a centralized console for managing patches and monitoring compliance.

    • It allows for scheduling of patch deployments and provides reporting on patch status.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need infrastructure knowledge to work
With server level 2 team
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic and advanced concepts
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

MCQ of programming languages - c/c++/Python , basic DS and OS questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DS and programming language questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project level discussion and questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of OOP and JavaScript related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Normalization in SQL, What is Cursor in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Normalization in SQL is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. A cursor in SQL is a database object used to retrieve and manipulate data row by row.

    • Normalization in SQL involves breaking down a large table into smaller tables and defining relationships between them to reduce redundancy.

    • Cursors in SQL are used to fetch and process individual rows returned by a query...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. .Net Core and API based questions
  • Q3. Abstract and interface difference
  • Ans. 

    Abstract classes can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interfaces can only have abstract methods.

    • Abstract classes can have constructors, fields, and non-abstract methods along with abstract methods

    • Interfaces can only have abstract methods and constants

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Const and read only difference in C#
  • Ans. 

    Const keyword is used to declare constants at compile time, while read-only keyword is used to create immutable fields that can only be assigned a value at runtime.

    • Const values are determined at compile time and cannot be changed, while read-only values can only be assigned a value once at runtime.

    • Const fields are implicitly static, while read-only fields are not.

    • Example: const int x = 5; read-only int y = 10;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Azure basic fundamental questions
  • Q6. Sample query to join tables using SQL
  • Ans. 

    Sample query to join tables using SQL

    • Use the JOIN keyword to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them

    • Specify the columns to be selected from each table

    • Use the ON keyword to specify the join condition

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. Main components in elevator
  • Ans. 

    Main components in an elevator include the hoist mechanism, control system, and safety devices.

    • Hoist mechanism: motor, cables, pulleys

    • Control system: buttons, sensors, microprocessor

    • Safety devices: emergency brakes, door sensors, overload sensors

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your Expected CTC
  • Ans. 

    My expected CTC is negotiable based on the job responsibilities, company reputation, and industry standards.

    • My expected CTC is based on my qualifications, experience, and skills.

    • I have researched the average salary range for Associate Engineers in this industry.

    • I am open to discussing the compensation package during the interview process.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Elevator knowledge is required

Caterpillar Inc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Caterpillar Inc Associate Engineer interview for freshers?
Caterpillar Inc interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Caterpillar Inc interview process for freshers are Aptitude Test, Technical and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for Caterpillar Inc Associate Engineer interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Caterpillar Inc. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Caterpillar Inc expect are Networking, Simulation, Analytical, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Process.
What are the top questions asked in Caterpillar Inc Associate Engineer interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Caterpillar Inc Associate Engineer interview for freshers -

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