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Updated 11 Jul 2024

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Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the casting solidification time?
  • Ans. 

    Casting solidification time is the duration it takes for molten metal to solidify in a casting process.

    • Casting solidification time depends on factors like material type, mold temperature, and casting geometry.

    • Higher pouring temperatures generally result in shorter solidification times.

    • Thicker sections of the casting will take longer to solidify compared to thinner sections.

    • Aluminum alloys typically have shorter solidif

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How you decide the parting line?
  • Q3. What are the Casting design consideration?
  • Ans. 

    Casting design considerations include material selection, part geometry, draft angles, surface finish, and shrinkage.

    • Material selection is crucial for the desired properties and performance of the final part.

    • Part geometry should be designed to minimize stress concentrations and ensure proper flow of molten metal.

    • Draft angles are necessary for easy removal of the part from the mold.

    • Surface finish requirements should be ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Current and previous work experience.
Round 2 - Case Study 

CAD test-Housing model

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your self

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for interview like 1st opportunity is the last opportunity and never give up.
Interview experience
3
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the Engine components
  • Ans. 

    Engine components are the essential parts of an engine that work together to generate power.

    • Cylinder block

    • Pistons

    • Crankshaft

    • Camshaft

    • Valves

    • Spark plugs

    • Fuel injectors

    • Intake and exhaust manifolds

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Radiator calculation

Design Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. Stress Strain curve, What will happen if you use petrol in diesel ... read more
Q2. what is the difference between lathe and milling machine?
Q3. What is design considerations to mske while designing a Part?
Q4. Which are the operations performed on sheet metal to increase the ... read more
Q5. WHAT IS GD&T IN MECHANICAL? DESCRIBLE ALL IN DETAILS .

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Related to automotive design
  • Q2. Introduction, projects, job profile, job responsibilities, and technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay technically sound

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical interview based on past company experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Casting background

Round: Test
Experience: Model test on creo 2

General Tips: Interview was excellent as they need mainly candidate having good product exposure in detail which ever field you are working make sure you have thorough knowledge.Gd&t must be good and cad knowledge is must...
Skills: Creo 2, Communication, Body Language, Leadership, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

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Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. C++, Linux.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Concept and body language. How you are confident while answering.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How will create BOM
  • Ans. 

    BOM creation involves identifying and listing all the components required for a product.

    • Identify all the components required for the product

    • List the components in a structured format

    • Include part numbers, quantities, and descriptions

    • Ensure accuracy and completeness of the BOM

    • Update the BOM as necessary throughout the product development process

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare before attending interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CRITERIA:6.5+ CGPANO BACKLOGS
Tips: TRY TO WORK HARD IN THE EARLIER SEMESTERS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MOST OF THE COMPANIES.

Round: Test
Experience: 30 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, PURELY BRANCH SPECIFIC, EASY AND BASIC CONCEPTS WERE ASKED.30 APTITUDE AND ENGLISH QUESTIONS, VERY EASY
Tips: PREPARE TECHNICAL PART WELLPRACTICE APTITUDE AND ENGLISH FROM www.indiabix.comVERY HELPFUL WEBSITE
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: HR Interview
Experience: GENERAL QUESTIONS WERE ASKED:ABOUT MYSELFFAMILY BACKGROUNDSCHOOLING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTSABOUT JOINING TCE
Tips: DON'T MANIPULATE THE TRUTH.ANSWER CLEARLY AND CONFIDENTLY.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO ELECTIVE SUBJECTS WERE ASKED.ALSO DESIGN STEPS OF VARIOUS STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS WERE ASKED.
Tips: BE PREPARED. SAY "DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER" INSTEAD OF SPEAKING NONSENSE. ANSWER ONLY WHAT IS ASKED. EXTRA INFO GIVEN BY YOU CAN GET YOU IN UNWANTED TROUBLE!! :P

General Tips: BEST OF LUCK.
Skill Tips: MAIN FOCUS ON THE WAY YOU COMMUNICATE WITH THE INTERVIEWERS IN ENGLISH!!
Skills: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
College Name: NIT SURAT
Motivation: GOOD REPUTATION. IT WAS EXACTLY MATCHING TO THE JOB PROFILE I ASPIRED FOR.TATA GROUP IS A BIG BRAND IN INDIA AND CAN LEAD TO MANY FUTURE BENEFITS IF YOU SERVE THEM FOR CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Funny Moments: THEY ASKED ME: "ANY SUGGESTION FOR IMPROVING OUR SELECTION PROCEDURE?"I ANSWERED: "YOU SHOULD CHANGE IT. TEST SHOULD BE ONLINE RATHER THAN BEING OFFLINE i.e. PEN AND PAPER."THEY WERE IMPRESSED AND APPRECIATED IT. :P

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&#44;have confidence on what you speak.
Skills: Technical skills , General Knowledge
College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: i am a self motivator

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is PHP
  • Ans. 

    PHP is a server-side scripting language used for web development.

    • PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor.

    • It is an open-source language.

    • PHP code is executed on the server, generating HTML which is sent to the client.

    • It can be embedded into HTML code.

    • PHP is commonly used for creating dynamic web pages and web applications.

    • Popular websites like Facebook, Wikipedia, and WordPress are built using PHP.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am interested in IT industry

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Thermal background required to crack this down

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

General topics on discussion,

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depends on the interviewer, basically thermal related questions can be a major topic
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final round where they negotiate your salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared, basic mechanical & thermal background required.
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Cummins Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cummins Design Engineer interview?
Cummins interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cummins interview process are Technical, Case Study and HR.
How to prepare for Cummins Design Engineer interview?
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 Cummins. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cummins expect are Analysis, Design Engineering and Windchill.
What are the top questions asked in Cummins Design Engineer interview?

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  2. What is the casting solidification ti...read more
  3. What are the Engine compone...read more

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