Controls Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Reno, Nevada
February 26, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
- Initial recruiter call that went very well.
- Talk in depth about previous experience with the hiring manager.
- Then discussion about what the teams are currently working on, and possible internship projects.
Overall, it's a very smooth experience.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Redwood Materials Controls Engineer Intern role in Reno, Nevada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Redwood Materials's interview process for their Controls Engineer Intern roles in Reno, Nevada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Redwood Materials's Controls Engineer Intern interview process in Reno, Nevada.
Redwood Materials Work Experiences
1.0
Deadwood
Staff Engineer • Former Employee
Reno, NV
August 24, 2026
Pros: There aren't very many.
In the early days we worked on interesting problems to change the world. No longer.
Cons: -Toxic culture
-frequent layoffs
-there is no follow through on any projects.
-company constantly pivots between priorities.
- There is no cohesive vision
-no 401k match
-revolving door of engineers
-safety issues
-lots of people who are not experts but confuse regurgitating AI outputs as making them experts.
-Awful commute
3.0
Closing the loop
Engineering Technician • Former Employee
Reno, NV
November 3, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, great mission, and fast paced.
Cons: The traffic to get to work is far too heavy.
3.0
Good Pay in Growing Industry
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Reno, NV
December 11, 2024
Pros: Pay seems to be above market
Relatively low oversight on project execution
Cons: Out of touch operational leadership
Manufactured stress over ambiguous timelines
- 1.0DeadwoodStaff Engineer • Former EmployeeReno, NVAugust 24, 2026Pros: There aren't very many. In the early days we worked on interesting problems to change the world. No longer.Cons: -Toxic culture -frequent layoffs -there is no follow through on any projects. -company constantly pivots between priorities. - There is no cohesive vision -no 401k match -revolving door of engineers -safety issues -lots of people who are not experts but confuse regurgitating AI outputs as making them experts. -Awful commute
- 3.0Closing the loopEngineering Technician • Former EmployeeReno, NVNovember 3, 2025Pros: Good benefits, great mission, and fast paced.Cons: The traffic to get to work is far too heavy.
- 3.0Good Pay in Growing IndustryMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeReno, NVDecember 11, 2024Pros: Pay seems to be above market Relatively low oversight on project executionCons: Out of touch operational leadership Manufactured stress over ambiguous timelines
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