Maruti Suzuki Research and Development Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Question asked were based only on your Technical knowledge of Mechanical Engg, aptitude and English
Resoning.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical round was based on your mechanical engg. basics. main focus was on Strength Of Materials,
Gear Trains, and only from your resume.

General Tips: Be confident and revise your resume completely.
College Name: IIT Roorkee

Round: Test
Experience: APTITUDE:They covered almost all important topics in Numerical Ability like Profit&Loss,Simple Interest,Compound Interest,Time&Work,Speed&Distance,Percentages,Progressions,Probability.In Analytical Ability questions are on Sequences,Decoding,Reasoning,Relationship Problems,Data interpretations.In verbal questions are on comprehensions, Correct the sentences,direct & indirect speech.My advice is to answer verbal section from the end.



TECHNICAL: 50 Questions->Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines: A total of ten questions are asked on this topic.Concentrate mainly on Centrifugal pump(NPSH,Cavitation,Parts),Turbines(types of pumps, where they will used and why).->Strength of Materials:Simple problems on torsion,bending,buckling,impact loading(understand the all formula physically),some questions on I & J calculations. ->Thermodynamics(three Laws) and Heat cycles:You need to know all cycles like Otto,Diesel,Stirling,Carnot,etc.,compare their efficiency).->Design:Problems(Bolts,rivets),Couplings, Bearings.->Production: Materials(% of carbon in various kinds of steel, Alloys),Tool Signature and physical meaning, Thermal aspects of tool design.In all the above topics simple problems(Basic formula based) are asked but time is not sufficient, so good practice is needed.
Tips: All these questions are of moderate level.If you find initial questions are tough then start answering from the end,this will really help.Time management is very important
Duration: 115 minutes
Total Questions: 110

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Case study topic: A plastic industry is releasing poisonous waste into near by lake. A new technology is introduced into market which will reduce the amount of waste. but this technology is expensive. At present waste released into the lake is as per the norms of government. But if they release waste at the same rate after few years, water in this lake will not be fit for any use. Budget of the environmental section of the industry is running out of funds.We are asked to create a mind map to take decision on buying this new technology considering all the above constraints.I initiated the discussion which helped me a lot. I add points on taking help from Government, NGOs, Collaboration with other companies to get this new technology.
Tips: Following criteria is generally followed by all companies in evaluation:1)Initiation2)Clarity of speech3)Open mindedness4)Value added to the discussion5)Body Language6)Conclusion7)Behavior after group discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My personal interview is mostly technical. Its about 30 Min in duration.You should be strong with fundamental and able to apply them to real life situations.
Tips: Be cool :P

Skill Tips: Be updated with latest technology in the field of automobile and farm sector.
Skills: Good Technical Knowledge, Communication Skills
College Name: NIT WARANGAL