Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at INEOS with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at INEOS overall takes an average of 47 days.
Common stages of the interview process at INEOS as a Mechanical Engineer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
Drug test: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
Background check: 20%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at INEOS (Joliet, IL) in Nov 2022
Interview
Good questions and insightful responses regarding culture and future of the site. Did not continue with further interviews due to other reasons but enjoyed being involved with the process. Ineos is unique as they have varying business lines so seems like opportunity to move around
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
background in fixed equipment and refinery/chem plants.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at INEOS (Köln) in Feb 2025
Interview
Klassisch, Werdegang, warum sind sie der richtige Kandidat. Wie würden Sie den Arbeitsalltag dieser Position beschreiben?
Wo sehen Sie sich in 5 Jahren? Wie kamen sie auf Ineos? Wie reagieren Sie auf Stresssituationen? Sind Sie ein Teamplayer? Wie lösen Sie Konflikte?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Wie lösen Sie konflikte? Hatten Sie bereits Erfahrung mit solchen Situationen?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at INEOS in Sep 2022
Interview
It was an 1 hour long interview. We discussed my experiences from my resume, really just my most recent experiences, then he asked four behavioral questions. Then he left it open for questions.