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Volvo Design Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 7 Mar 2020

Volvo Design Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic Mechanical Engineering questions
  • Q2. Plastic design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through basics of engineering, and be confident on your previous work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume + online test - based shortlisting.

Round: Test
Experience: Test content (2 hours): Quant, DI, core (vibration, theory of elasticity, strength of materials, fracture mechanics, finite element methods).
Tips: Go through the text books or notes to review your technical knowledge.For the aptitude questions (test), practice on the net, or from questions in the placement material.
Duration: 120 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: 1 technical/HR interview: (45-60 minutes)Knowledge of finite elements, theory of plates, fracture mechanics, and commercial FEA packages (ANSYS, ABAQUS) were testedGo through common HR questions. For technical questions, just review the basics
Tips: For HR (PI), go over commonly asked questions.Go through machine design, vibration, fracture mechanics, strength of materials, theory of elasticity, Finite element methods, Theory of plates & shellsFor design jobs (Solid mechanics, MDS, Aero-structures) it is better to know one or two FEA packages

College Name: IIT Madras

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: We were shortlisted on the basis of 10th, 12th percentage and Graduation CGPA. The cut-off were 85,85 and 7.5 (out of 10) respectively.
Tips: Maintain at least the CGPA of 8.

Round: Test
Experience: The aptitude portion was easy and technical was a bit tough.I have attempted every question of aptitude and reasoning and 40-50% of technical correctly.In technical round,questions were from the very basic.
Tips: Try to strengthen your arithmetic by solving problems from indiabixx.com or any other useful sites.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We had 12 people in our group.We were given around 10-12 minutes to make our opinion. I spoke and number 2 and that day I was very loud and clear.
Tips: If your English is good and you have an brief idea in the topic, better lead the group. Always make your stance clear and give chance to every one in the group. if you are supporting someone's point then confess it(I agree to his point)and put it in a different manner(if you don't have more points).

College Name: NIT ROURKELA

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to final year project
  • Q2. Favorite subject related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be thorough with engineering concepts
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The questions were based on basic engineering and combination of some reasoning questions

Round 2 - Assignment 

They given a catia 3d model to draw

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The questions are mainly based on project and some technical subject
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. If you were not selected for this job role what is the next step

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

About design related

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Draw the 2d and 3d diagram
  • Ans. 

    I need more context to draw the 2D and 3D diagram. Please provide details.

    • What is the subject matter of the diagram?

    • What are the dimensions and scale of the diagram?

    • What tools or software should I use to create the diagram?

    • Are there any specific requirements or constraints for the diagram?

    • Can you provide any reference materials or examples?

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Design engineer or quality checking

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What would consider for designing rubber component ?
  • Ans. 

    Rubber component design requires consideration of material properties, application requirements, and manufacturing processes.

    • Identify the application requirements and environmental conditions

    • Select appropriate rubber material based on properties such as hardness, elasticity, and chemical resistance

    • Design for manufacturability, considering factors such as mold design and tooling

    • Consider post-processing requirements such...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you avoid failures in the component
  • Ans. 

    To avoid failures in components, I will follow a rigorous testing process and ensure proper maintenance.

    • Conduct thorough testing of components before installation

    • Regularly inspect and maintain components to prevent wear and tear

    • Use high-quality materials and components

    • Ensure proper installation and alignment of components

    • Monitor performance and address any issues promptly

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be technically convincing & be honest about your capabilities.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

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Round 3 - One-on-one 

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected 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 

30 question offline ___30 marks time 10 min
passing 15 marks
Including kOM
Turbo machine
Reasoning
Math

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Som Turbo Thermodynamics law Electric vehicles Final year Project Internship Sfd bmd Ion carbon diagram
  • Q2. Law of thermodynamics
  • Ans. 

    The laws of thermodynamics describe how energy behaves in a system.

    • First law: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.

    • Second law: Entropy in a closed system will always increase over time.

    • Third law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a system approaches a minimum value.

    • Examples: A car engine converting fuel into motion follows the laws of thermodynamics.

    • Examples: A refr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sfd bmd strength definition
  • Ans. 

    Sfd bmd strength definition

    • SFD stands for Shear Force Diagram and BMD stands for Bending Moment Diagram

    • Strength definition refers to the ability of a material or structure to withstand applied loads without failure

    • In the context of SFD and BMD, strength definition would involve analyzing the distribution of shear forces and bending moments along a beam to ensure it can support the loads placed on it

    • Strength definition ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Ion carbon diagram
  • Ans. 

    Ion carbon diagram is a graphical representation of the ionization energy of carbon atoms.

    • Ion carbon diagram shows the energy levels at which electrons are removed from a carbon atom.

    • It helps in understanding the stability and reactivity of carbon atoms.

    • The diagram typically displays the ionization energy values for different electron configurations of carbon.

    • It is a useful tool in studying the electronic structure of

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Stress strain curve ductily fatigue

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
  • Q1. All about job discription
  • Q2. Introduction for yourself and related work experience
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate Design Engineer with experience in product development and innovative design solutions across various industries.

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on design principles.

    • 3 years of experience in CAD software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD, designing components for consumer electronics.

    • Led a team project to redesign a product, resulting in a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs.

    • Collab...

  • Answered by AI

Volvo Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Volvo 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 Volvo. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Volvo expect are Fmea, Functional Safety and System Design.
What are the top questions asked in Volvo Design Engineer interview?

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