Process
Very light. Use the STAR technique in interviews. They do not try to stump you at any point; they generally just want to get to know you and see if you have the knowledge.
Questions
Name a time when you had to battle adversity in a situation related to this job.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the General Motors Controls Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
53%
Pass Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Controls Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral12%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for General Motors's Controls Engineer interview process in United States.
General Motors Work Experiences
2.0
Weak Sr Leadership
Controls Engineer • Current Employee
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
June 22, 2019
Pros: New Office
Growing Software Team
Cons: Old School Management
Useless managers managing managers managing employees.
The auto industry is slowing down.
Butt-kissing is required to get promoted.
4.0
Enjoyed Designing Software
Controls Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
July 14, 2021
Pros: I enjoy designing software at GM.
Cons: The workload is sometimes high.
4.0
GM Controls Engineer (Level 6A)
Controls Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
March 12, 2024
Pros: Standard Benefits
HSA
Good Work-Life Balance
Opportunity to travel
Cons: - Salary not as much as you would think.
- Working with suppliers 24/7 could be annoying when they are ineffective communicators.
- 2.0Weak Sr LeadershipControls Engineer • Current EmployeeOshawa, Ontario, CanadaJune 22, 2019Pros: New Office Growing Software TeamCons: Old School Management Useless managers managing managers managing employees. The auto industry is slowing down. Butt-kissing is required to get promoted.
- 4.0Enjoyed Designing SoftwareControls Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesJuly 14, 2021Pros: I enjoy designing software at GM.Cons: The workload is sometimes high.
- 4.0GM Controls Engineer (Level 6A)Controls Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesMarch 12, 2024Pros: Standard Benefits HSA Good Work-Life Balance Opportunity to travelCons: - Salary not as much as you would think. - Working with suppliers 24/7 could be annoying when they are ineffective communicators.
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