Siemens

Application-Project Engineer Interview Experience - Mumbai, India

April 1, 2014

Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I received the interview call through a recruitment firm. The job would be under Siemens payroll. Project Engineer is the profile name.

I was dealing with PLC and SCADA development, but Siemens was expecting candidates with a Project Engineering background (panel engineering, IO list creation, instrumentation knowledge).

I had never done those specific tasks before. I had knowledge of Schneider PLC and SCADA systems, so questions were asked about Siemens systems.

I answered most of the PLC and SCADA-related questions. However, when it came to instrumentation, I was pretty weak in that area.

The interview questions were straightforward, focusing only on basic concepts rather than delving into depth.

Questions

PLC Questions

How to calculate cycle time?
Effect of the derivative term in PID?
How do you tune PID?
How do you implement time-based logic in a PLC? (e.g., an action that must happen every day at 11 PM)
What are the basic requirements before developing PLC applications?
How comfortable are you with IEC 61131-3 languages?
What is a watchdog timer?

SCADA Questions

What is a P&ID?
Draw all the symbols you are familiar with in P&ID and explain them.
How do you differentiate signals to a PLC in a P&ID diagram?

Instrumentation

2-wire vs. 4-wire
Transducer vs. sensor
PLC vs. Safety PLC
How to do calibration?
RTD vs. TC
RTD measurement ranges and different types.
What would be the OP of an RTD signal range?
TC measurement ranges and different types.
What would be the OP of a TC and signal range?

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Cons: The leadership team communicates vision and goals clearly and often.

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Cons: The leadership team communicates vision and goals clearly and often.

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Cons: As I had joined as GTE (Graduate Trainee Engineer), I was not aware of the position that I would be assigned after the training period.

Worst Company: Siemens Transformer Factory (SI DG)

Engineer • Former Employee

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Pros: I suggest not joining Siemens through any third-party payroll. Instead, join on Siemens payroll.

Cons: People on third-party payroll are treated worst. They make up cable wires and papers. No appreciation is given, no matter how much work you do. People are paid less, and at times, more work is made for them to do. There's no comp off. We weren't even given an access card; we used to enter and exit through the emergency exit.

1.0
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Cons: People on third-party payroll are treated worst. They make up cable wires and papers. No appreciation is given, no matter how much work you do. People are paid less, and at times, more work is made for them to do. There's no comp off. We weren't even given an access card; we used to enter and exit through the emergency exit.

Positive Company Vibes

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Pros: A strong emphasis on employee satisfaction means the company is always looking for ways to improve work-life balance and overall happiness.

Cons: The leadership team communicates vision and goals clearly and often.

5.0
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Cons: The leadership team communicates vision and goals clearly and often.

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