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Brooks Automation Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
75% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Brooks Automation.

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Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a good interview with the manager and some team members. It lasted about an hour, and then there was a quick assessment. We talked about team member expectations, daily tasks, and project assignments.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What do you hope to gain from this role?
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Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, there was a phone screening. Then, I had a video chat with 3 directors and the head of HR where we discussed my education and interests. Finally, we took a tour of the facility and I met the team. Everyone was super friendly, and it felt like a place where I could fit right in.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you explain why tennis balls have a fuzzy texture?
  • What is the reason behind the round shape of a manhole cover?
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Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

I applied online in February for the internship. Around March, I was asked to set up an in-person interview. When I arrived, I was greeted by the secretary and then interviewed by four different people, with each interview lasting 30 minutes. The interviews were more conversational than formal. The people I met were very professional and nice. It was a good experience overall. I received feedback on my application within two weeks after the interview.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What aspects of this internship are you most interested in pursuing?

Brooks Automation Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions

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What is the reason behind the round shape of a manhole cover?

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Is your desire to become a manager driven by a need for authority over others, as is often the case with many individuals?

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What aspects of this internship are you most interested in pursuing?

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Can you explain why you think you'd be a great fit for this position?

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Can you elaborate on a specific project from your resume?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 8 Brooks Automation interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 35%
Technical 35%
Coding 5%
System Design 5%
Case 5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 25%
Average 62.5%
Difficult 12.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 75%
Negative 12.5%
Neutral 12.5%