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Propel Industries Engineer Trainee Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 21 Aug 2024

Top Propel Industries Engineer Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Propel Industries Engineer Trainee Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic level aptitude

Round 2 - Tool test solid works 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Density of water
  • Ans. 

    Density of water is 1 g/cm³ at 4 degrees Celsius.

    • Density of water is 1 g/cm³ at 4 degrees Celsius.

    • Density of water varies with temperature and pressure.

    • Water is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius.

    • Density of water is lower in its solid form (ice) compared to its liquid form.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Unit convertion and engineering questions domain related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

Engineer Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Apr 2024

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude maths science and engineering

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Stress and strain and factors of safety, vehicle dynamics
  • Ans. 

    Stress and strain are key concepts in engineering, along with factors of safety and vehicle dynamics.

    • Stress is the force applied to a material, while strain is the resulting deformation.

    • Factors of safety are used to account for uncertainties in design and ensure the structure can handle unexpected loads.

    • Vehicle dynamics involve the study of how vehicles move and respond to external forces, such as acceleration, braking...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Principles of vehicles
  • Ans. 

    Principles of vehicles involve understanding the mechanics, design, and operation of various types of vehicles.

    • Understanding the basics of aerodynamics and how it affects vehicle performance

    • Knowledge of different types of engines and their functions

    • Understanding the principles of suspension and steering systems

    • Awareness of safety regulations and standards in vehicle design and operation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Electric power transmission principle
  • Ans. 

    Electric power transmission principle involves the movement of electricity from power plants to consumers through a network of transmission lines.

    • Electricity is generated at power plants using various sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, or renewable sources like wind or solar.

    • The electricity is then transmitted at high voltages to reduce energy losses over long distances.

    • Transformers are used to step up the vol...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Motor working and battery working
  • Q5. Design for manufacturing and design for assembly
  • Ans. 

    Design for manufacturing focuses on optimizing the manufacturing process, while design for assembly focuses on simplifying the assembly process.

    • Design for manufacturing involves considering materials, processes, and tools to streamline production

    • Design for assembly involves designing parts for easy assembly and minimizing the number of components

    • Examples include using standardized components, reducing the number of fas...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Follow the online aptitude test, it's quite easy
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Perfection in any core subject and better hold on industrial training

Skills: Good Academics, Good academics , Good Knowledge Of Basics
College Name: NIT Hamirpur
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Moderate level difficulties

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction of yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, passionate about problem-solving and eager to learn and grow in the field.

    • Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Eager to learn and grow in the engineering field

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Proficiency in 3D modeling
  • Ans. 

    Proficient in 3D modeling using software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Blender.

    • Experience in creating detailed 3D models for various projects

    • Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings and specifications

    • Familiarity with different 3D modeling software and their capabilities

    • Strong understanding of geometric shapes and dimensions

    • Portfolio showcasing 3D modeling projects completed

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude and numerical questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain your final year project
  • Q2. What are your areas of interest?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. College project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Types of cooling towers
  • Ans. 

    Cooling towers are used to remove heat from a process by evaporating water.

    • Natural draft cooling towers

    • Mechanical draft cooling towers

    • Crossflow cooling towers

    • Counterflow cooling towers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. There types of cooling towers 1. Natural draught cooling tower 2. Forced draught cooling tower 3. Induced draught cooling tower
  • Ans. 

    There are three types of cooling towers: natural draught, forced draught, and induced draught.

    • Natural draught cooling towers use the natural convection of air to cool water.

    • Forced draught cooling towers use fans to force air through the tower.

    • Induced draught cooling towers use fans to draw air through the tower.

    • The choice of cooling tower type depends on factors such as the size of the plant, the cooling requirements, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have need a job I'm mechanical diploma holder
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30 minute 30 questions including verbal and quantitative aptitude

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic level technical questions related to mechanical engineering
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General level questions regarding topics in the resume
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the location you are willing to join
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was only an aptitude test with no coding questions, although there were some pseudo codes and mostly consisted of aptitude

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Was asked mostly questions on SQL and then the projects and some pseudocode
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

After the resume screening, the shortlisted candidates were sent a link to the test which was scheduled a few days later. The test had 2 sections - Technical and Aptitude MCQs, and a Coding section.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

The Coding test had 2 easy-medium level questions. They were fairly easy to complete, and I successfully passed all test-cases.

Round 4 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about any of the projects on your resume.
  • Q2. Explain the working of Bubble Sort (I had to pen down the pseudo-code, but others were asked to write the code as well).
  • Q3. Explain the working of Insertion Sort.
  • Ans. 

    Insertion Sort is a simple sorting algorithm that builds the final sorted array one item at a time.

    • Start from the second element and compare it with the previous elements to find its correct position in the sorted array.

    • Repeat this process for all elements in the array.

    • Example: Given array of strings ['banana', 'apple', 'orange'], after insertion sort it becomes ['apple', 'banana', 'orange'].

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you find the maximum and second-maximum numbers in an array? (Pseudo-code)
  • Ans. 

    Use a loop to iterate through the array and keep track of the maximum and second-maximum numbers.

    • Initialize two variables to store the maximum and second-maximum numbers.

    • Iterate through the array and update the variables accordingly.

    • Handle edge cases like when the array has less than two elements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write the query to execute a left-join on two tables - I was shown a database with a few tables defined.
  • Q6. What do you understand by the phrase 'pass-by-value'?
  • Ans. 

    Pass-by-value is a method of passing arguments to a function where the actual value of the argument is copied to a new variable.

    • In pass-by-value, a copy of the actual value of the argument is passed to the function.

    • Any changes made to the parameter inside the function do not affect the original value outside the function.

    • Primitive data types like integers, floats, and characters are typically passed by value.

    • Example: i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. If you're given two CSV files, containing 2 columns each, how would you merge the two files using Python?
  • Ans. 

    To merge two CSV files with 2 columns each in Python, use the pandas library.

    • Import the pandas library

    • Read the two CSV files into pandas DataFrames

    • Merge the DataFrames using a common column as the key

    • Save the merged DataFrame to a new CSV file

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Puzzle - A drawer contains 10 pairs each of red and blue socks. What is the minimum number of socks that should be picked to obtain at least 1 rightly colored pair?
  • Ans. 3, since there are only 2 colors of socks.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q9. Problem Solving - How would you reduce the vehicle congestion at a junction?
  • Ans. 

    To reduce vehicle congestion at a junction, implement traffic signal optimization, encourage public transportation, and create dedicated lanes for buses and bicycles.

    • Implement traffic signal optimization to improve traffic flow and reduce wait times.

    • Encourage the use of public transportation by providing incentives such as discounted fares or improved services.

    • Create dedicated lanes for buses and bicycles to reduce the...

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your short-term plan in life?
  • Q2. Reasons, if any, for the change in grades from high-school to university. (I went from a 95 aggregate in high-school, to a 85 aggregate in university)
  • Q3. What is your preferred location and how would you adjust if you did not receive your preferred location?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Siemens Engineer Trainee interview:
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for algorithms along with their code/pseudocode as well, and pray for a bit of luck with your interview panel :)

Skills evaluated in this interview

Propel Industries Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Propel Industries Engineer Trainee interview?
Propel Industries interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Propel Industries interview process are Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Propel Industries Engineer Trainee 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 Propel Industries. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Propel Industries expect are Analysis, Ansa, Ansys, Cae and Cae Tools.
What are the top questions asked in Propel Industries Engineer Trainee interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Propel Industries Engineer Trainee interview -

  1. Stress and strain and factors of safety, vehicle dynam...read more
  2. Design for manufacturing and design for assem...read more
  3. Electric power transmission princi...read more

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