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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: CGPA more than 7.5

Round: Test
Experience: Its just like a PSU exam. There is time boundation. Each sections has 15 to 20 min and approx 20 to 25 question. Each person has a different set so chances of copy with your friend is negligible.
Tips: Top 10 candidate got selected in written paper have 90 % chance to get selected in  TATA motors.

Skills: Communication, Presentation of your Btech & Mtech Project
College Name: IIT DELHI

I was interviewed in May 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume was shortlisted from HR department and informed me by mail.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1st HR round something all about My Self etc.

Round: Test
Experience: There is about 25 to 27 questions answer will be given by me, some questions answer get me from interviewer.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 31

Round: CAD Test
Experience: CAD Test has been 1 hr of time and In this simple CAD model has to draw.CAD Test done by me before time given by me.

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About work experience
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Engineering 's basic , strength of material, question related your work experience
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Negotitation, your excepation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1)Basic concept must be clear.
2) Confidence &positivity should be apear in body language according to job profile
3) knowledge on core domain
4) Communication must be good
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ecu full form
  • Ans. 

    ECU stands for Engine Control Unit.

    • ECU is a type of electronic control unit that controls various aspects of an internal combustion engine's operation.

    • It is responsible for monitoring and controlling engine performance, emissions, and fuel efficiency.

    • Examples of ECU include the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between catia v5 & catia v6
  • Ans. 

    Catia V5 is a legacy version with file-based architecture, while Catia V6 is a newer version with cloud-based architecture.

    • Catia V5 has a file-based architecture, while Catia V6 has a cloud-based architecture.

    • Catia V5 uses files like .CATPart, .CATProduct, etc., while Catia V6 uses a database system.

    • Catia V5 requires local installation, while Catia V6 can be accessed through a web browser.

    • Catia V5 is more commonly used...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Resume 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
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is beam loading
  • Ans. 

    Beam loading refers to the distribution of forces and moments acting on a beam.

    • Beam loading includes both the external loads applied to a beam and the internal reactions within the beam.

    • Types of beam loading include point loads, distributed loads, and concentrated moments.

    • Understanding beam loading is crucial for designing beams that can support the expected loads without failing.

    • Examples of beam loading scenarios incl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Draw force diagrame
  • Ans. 

    A force diagram is a visual representation of the forces acting on an object.

    • Identify all the forces acting on the object

    • Draw arrows to represent the direction and magnitude of each force

    • Label each force with its name and value

    • Ensure that the forces are balanced if the object is in equilibrium

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mechanics
Som
Tom
Dom
Turbo
Fluid
Material

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic drawing all
  • Q2. Materials som Mechanics all basics
  • Q3. Hmt hvac all basics
  • Q4. Material property ion carbon diagram
  • Ans. 

    Material property ion carbon diagram is a graphical representation of the relationship between material properties and carbon content.

    • Material property ion carbon diagram shows how material properties change with varying carbon content.

    • Common material properties include hardness, strength, and ductility.

    • Examples of materials that exhibit changes in properties with carbon content include steel and cast iron.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Acceptation quality strength
  • Q2. Introduction and background your family

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - More study about material som mechanics metalurgy
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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.
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