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Manufacturing Engineer I Interview Experience - United States

October 30, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

It was an extremely terrible interview process.

The process takes 3–4 rounds: Recruiter → Hiring Manager → Panel interview → Presentation interview. For an entry-level position, this felt less like an interview process and more like a side quest.

The Hiring Manager didn't even have their camera on during the interview, which was a great first impression. When applying for a position in a different location, I was also asked to write a script for the SCADA Engineer I position. Apparently, we're doing take-home assignments for jobs that are supposed to be entry-level now.

There was also very little respect for my time throughout the process. The work-life balance does not look promising based on the interview experience and other reviews. One interview required me to share my screen and demonstrate how to perform something listed under the preferred skills section of the job posting. If it's a preferred skill for an entry-level position, shouldn't the expectation be that the company can train the new hire?

And then there's the presentation interview. What's the point of making the final round a presentation? I'm sure everyone remembers every detail of their college capstone project months after graduating. Nothing says "welcome to your first engineering job" like defending a college project as if you're back in your senior design class.

After reading other reviews, the cons definitely seem to outweigh the pros. I've found other engineering positions that offer better compensation, better work-life balance, and actually make an offer after one interview round.

They say they're mass hiring for their recently built facility at Kansas but nope.

Overall: Way too many hoops for an entry-level engineering position. At some point, you have to wonder if you're applying for a job or auditioning for a Netflix documentary.

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Panasonic's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Panasonic's Manufacturing Engineer I interview process in United States.