Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - United States
October 28, 2019
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
This is a first-round screen interview. HR scheduled a half-hour interview. Then a Microsoft engineer called. Not many behavioral or technical questions were asked. The whole interview was about my previous experience.
Questions
Why do you want to join Microsoft?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Mechanical Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral46%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Microsoft's Mechanical Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Inspiring Teamwork, Great Rewards
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
August 7, 2025
Pros: Rewards, collaborative, friendly teamwork, inspiring.
Cons: All good, no complaints here.
4.0
Good Experience, Hard Transition
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 4, 2025
Pros: Great experience, allows you to develop skills.
Cons: Really had to convert from contract to FT.
4.0
Great workplace if you are highly competitive
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Taipei, Taiwan
April 27, 2025
Pros: Competitive pay.
US-based colleagues are really great to work with.
Cons: Workload can be high during project rushes.
- 5.0Inspiring Teamwork, Great RewardsMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandAugust 7, 2025Pros: Rewards, collaborative, friendly teamwork, inspiring.Cons: All good, no complaints here.
- 4.0Good Experience, Hard TransitionMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 4, 2025Pros: Great experience, allows you to develop skills.Cons: Really had to convert from contract to FT.
- 4.0Great workplace if you are highly competitiveMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanApril 27, 2025Pros: Competitive pay. US-based colleagues are really great to work with.Cons: Workload can be high during project rushes.
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