I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Oceaneering International (Hanover, MD) in Aug 2025
Interview
First there was a Phone screen interview, then a hiring manager phone call, then a 4-6 man team interview, then we determined the best position fit, then I got an offer. 4 weeks from first interview to offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you failed. What did you learn from it, and how would you approach the problem in the future?
I interviewed at Oceaneering International (Houston, TX)
Interview
The interview felt relaxed and conversational. I never felt pressured, and the questions flowed naturally. It felt more like a discussion than an interrogation, allowing me to share my experiences comfortably while genuinely connecting with the interviewer.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Oceaneering International (Silchar) in Sep 2023
Interview
Basic mechanical concepts. Visualization questions and aptitude questions should be given focus. HR questions are also important. Interviewers are very gentle and calm. They give the every opportunities to answer a question correctly.
Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Oceaneering International with 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 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Oceaneering International overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Oceaneering International as a Mechanical Engineer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 25%
Background check: 17%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Personality test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 8%
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