Manufacturing Engineer - Paint and Plastics Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
The interview process included:
- Phone interview with HR
- Short technical interview
- Panel technical interview
The biggest negative for me was being notified that I was being interviewed for a different position on the manufacturing team once I had begun the panel interview. They stated they were looking more generally, so I shouldn't worry, but it definitely threw me off.
Questions
Asked how you would approach problems you would face in the role.
Asked very in-depth questions about projects you have accomplished, so be very prepared with the technical foundation of your projects.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer - Paint and Plastics roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rivian's Manufacturing Engineer - Paint and Plastics interview process in Palo Alto, California.
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