I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SMC Corporation (Noblesville, IN) in Oct 2023
Interview
Interview process is pretty straightforward. A typical phone screen was setup and if you passed they sent an email with times and dates for an in person. The in person was with 6 engineering managers, typical questions were asked. I declined the offer due to the salary being low for the average wage in the area, they did not counteroffer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give us examples of X Tell us about previous experiences about X What do you value most about X
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at SMC Corporation (Milton Keynes, England) in Nov 2025
Interview
Presentation on a project I had done. Small test related to valves, their parts and materials. Interview team weren't intimidating. Asked questions about the presentation and about why I am applying.
I interviewed at SMC Corporation (Noblesville, IN)
Interview
Phone screen then in person with four managers/leads. Review of resume and questions about past experiences. Followed by STAR interview with 5-6 various questions relating to mechanical experience and problem solving process. Followed by time to ask general questions about the work place and anything else
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a time you had to make trade offs. What did you decide how did you make that choice and what were the affects of that choice
Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at SMC Corporation with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SMC Corporation overall takes an average of 37 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SMC Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
Group panel interview: 40%
Background check: 20%
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