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Updated 3 Jul 2018

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Jul 2018

I applied via Other and was interviewed before Jul 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why sharp corners are avoided in casting?
  • Ans. 

    Sharp corners are avoided in casting to prevent stress concentration and improve the overall strength and quality of the casting.

    • Sharp corners can lead to stress concentration, which can cause cracks or failure in the casting.

    • Rounded corners distribute stress more evenly, reducing the likelihood of defects.

    • Sharp corners can also create difficulties during the casting process, such as mold filling and solidification iss...

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Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It was held at Calcutta in year 1984.All the members were good and cooperative and I got selected too.But job freeze was immediately implemented and it took 1 year for final result. I received it on the day I was attending my 2 ND semester exam of M.Tech. and so preferred to join Itiltd which had posted me in Raebareli a nearer place to my locality turning out to be worst decision of my life.


Skills: Technical Questions, Technical Questions, Presentation Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Skill Tips: Thermodynamics
Mass transfer
Heat transfer
CRE
Skills: Core Courses Concepts
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: No motivation whatsoever.

I applied via Other and was interviewed before Jul 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What type of dampings are there in case of vibration.
  • Ans. 

    There are several types of dampings in case of vibration, including viscous damping, hysteretic damping, and structural damping.

    • Viscous damping: It occurs when a fluid or viscous material is used to dissipate energy and reduce vibration.

    • Hysteretic damping: It is caused by the internal friction within a material, which converts mechanical energy into heat.

    • Structural damping: It is inherent in the structure itself and is...

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Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It was held in Delhi at Nehru palace in year 1985 after an all India written test.I was recruited in ITI Ltd a month before and so was relaxed not to prepare much for the interview. I told the interviewers that I just finished my 2 ND semester of M.Tech. at Itbhu.one member was from IIT Delhi and I could not answer viscous damping, inertial damping etc for his question on types of damping and I was rejected.Selection was made of my 2 years junior of graduation college who too had joined ITI Ltd in 1985.
Skills: Analytical Skills
Duration: >3 Months

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Based on your project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - stick to basics, answer straight forward, try to provide some examples while answering.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is neutonian fluid ? , Stages of fracture, working of engine, basic thermodynamics questions , questions from strength of material ,
  • Ans. 

    Newtonian fluid is a type of fluid that follows Newton's law of viscosity.

    • Newtonian fluid exhibits a linear relationship between shear stress and shear rate.

    • Examples of Newtonian fluids include water, air, and most oils.

    • Stages of fracture include initiation, propagation, and final failure.

    • Engine works by converting heat energy into mechanical work.

    • Basic thermodynamics questions may include concepts like the first and s...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for your core subjects especially the basic one which we use to study in our 2nd and 3rd year of engineering. These will help to stand out and score better in interview.
They have conducted one hour long interview bombarding questions from core mechanical background and questions from your skills too which you have mentioned in your resume.

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Study aptitude question from Arihant publication and practice reasoning and English.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

They will give you any topic and you need to give your suggestions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question form core specialization.
Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study and work hard.
At the end enjoy life and work for yourself.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About college project
  • Q2. Why you want this job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be truthful about what you have done in project.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Department related questions & some basic science questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just keep your basis clear,have in-depth knowledge of your respective department & you will surely make it.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Related to quality management system.
  • Q2. Professional experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before interview be prapared.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical

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