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Updated 7 Oct 2024

Schneider Electric Hardware Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via campus placement at PSG, Coimbatore and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It includes aptitude questions and gamified round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated hardware engineer with a passion for designing and implementing innovative solutions.

    • Experienced in designing and testing hardware components

    • Proficient in using CAD software for schematic design

    • Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving hardware issues

    • Strong knowledge of electronic circuits and systems

    • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you please explain any one of your projects
  • Ans. 

    Designed a smart home automation system using IoT devices

    • Utilized Raspberry Pi for central control unit

    • Integrated sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, and motion

    • Developed a mobile app for remote access and control

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Never lose hope

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to experience and resume.
  • Q2. Basics of ones field.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Getting a chance of interview is hard. Cracking is easy.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design schematic and layout of using Altium tool.
  • Ans. 

    To design schematic and layout using Altium tool, start by creating a new project and selecting the appropriate components.

    • Create a new project in Altium

    • Select the appropriate components for the design

    • Place the components on the schematic

    • Connect the components using wires and buses

    • Run design rule checks to ensure the design meets specifications

    • Create the layout by placing the components on the PCB

    • Route the connections ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. They given schematic image and we have to draw schematic and layout for that
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding your experience and projects we done in current company
  • Q2. RF signal routing , stack up related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well before going to interview with all the projects you worked

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Altium, microprocessor, hardware design, schematic related questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HW design related questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. He asked about career history and reasons behind leaving each company along with comparison of what i was earning with each past employer. It was a nice conversation. The intent was to understand my idea o...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should have end to end HW design experience. HR round - be prepared to justify your job switches.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to experience and resume.
  • Q2. Basics of ones field.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Getting a chance of interview is hard. Cracking is easy.

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: A test was taken on C and C++. The test was difficult and required basic skills in C and C++ coding. Programs related to calculation of general electricity bill and arithmetical operations were present on the test.
Tips: Basics of C and C++ plus must be known to do well in the test. Courses on programming will help in performing well.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Test- Aptitude
Experience: A test was taken on C and C++. The test was difficult and required basic skills in C and C++ coding. Programs related to calculation of general electricity bill and arithmetical operations were present on the test.
Tips: Basics of C and C++ plus must be known to do well in the test. Courses on programming will help in performing well.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I attempted questions on English, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning.They were 30 questions to be attempted in one hour. The difficulty level of the test was medium to hard. In Maths many questions of statistics and data interpretation were present.
Tips: A good aptitude is required to clear this test. Brushing up on 10th grade Maths and English will help in qualifying the test. Spend extra time on data interpretation and logical reasoning during preparation.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was asked technical questions about my field which is biotechnology. Many questions about the company and the post I was interviewing for were also asked. Additionally I was asked questions about the six month project I was doing in College.
Tips: Through knowledge about your field is required. Knowledge about the company and the post you are applying for is also essential. You should also know the principle and desired result of your project along with the procedure and the precautions you must take.

College Name: VIT Vellore

Schneider Electric Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Schneider Electric Hardware Engineer interview?
Schneider Electric interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Schneider Electric interview process are Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Schneider Electric Hardware 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 Schneider Electric. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Schneider Electric expect are EMC, Monitoring, Power Electronics, Simulation and AutoCAD.

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