Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
The process consisted of a Skype interview, this was the initial part. It began by setting a time and date for the interview and required the Skype application.
The email the manager used was different from their point of contact. The questions were mostly soft balls, and they focused mostly on personality evaluations. A follow up interview would quiz the applicant on engineering knowledge.
Questions
How would you diffuse a confrontational situation?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Teradyne Mechanical Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Teradyne's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Teradyne's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Teradyne Work Experiences
- 5.0Flexible working hours and benefits are great perksMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePulau Pinang, MalaysiaJuly 12, 2026Pros: There are flexi working hours and a flexi benefit.Cons: I don't see any as of now.
- 4.0An old-fashioned, laid-back placeMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaFebruary 23, 2021Pros: Very good work life balance Decent compensation with profit sharing Friendly environment Engineers own products from beginning to endCons: No room for career growth (people have to retire for people to get promoted) Stingy about computers, vacation time, travel expenses Managers don't mentor Median age is 50; vast majority middle-aged straight white men
- 5.0It Only Took a Few Weeks to Figure Out That This was a Great DecisionMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeNorth Reading, MassachusettsNovember 16, 2018Pros: I have an amazing support group that encourages asking questions. The division I work for is very friendly and I am constantly surrounded by a wealth of knowledge. It took really no time to understand the structure and processes involved with the work.Cons: Everything is self-help. If there is a problem with HR or a program, finding the right person can be tough.
