Mechanical Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Irvine, California
Process
Two interviews.
First is a behavioral interview with technical questions about your resume.
Second is a 1-hour long panel-style interview. This includes a 15-minute presentation followed by 45 minutes of Q&A. The second interval is usually about something on your resume.
Questions
Tell me about a time when you worked on a team and something didn't work out.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rivian Mechanical Engineering Intern role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in Irvine, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rivian's Mechanical Engineering Intern interview process in Irvine, California.
Rivian Work Experiences
- 5.0Great mix of mentorship and independenceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesFebruary 9, 2023Pros: During my internship at Rivian, I was given a lot of different projects. Some projects allowed me to lead efforts and directly present them to upper management from different teams. Others allowed me to build upon certain skills (e.g., CAD, CAE) through supporting other projects.Cons: Layoffs during the summer definitely brought down company morale, with many interns losing their managers and/or mentors.
- 5.0Great Company CultureMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesApril 27, 2023Pros: Great culture. There were lots of things to learn.Cons: No cons at all for me, at least.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Smart TeachersMechanical Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesDecember 12, 2021Pros: Amazing work culture. People are good, smart, and the best teachers to learn from.Cons: No cons for sure. I recommend everyone to work here.
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