Enterprise Automation Automation / Controls Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Enterprise Automation.
Enterprise Automation
Controls Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
It started with an online interview, then another online one focusing on technical stuff. I heard there were two more in-person interviews after that, but I didn't do them. The first online chat was pretty basic, just asking about my interests and why I wanted to join the company. The second online interview was tougher, with a bit of a personality test to see if I'd fit in and a logic problem to check my problem-solving skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding mechanical, electrical, and software work, where would you place your current and desired skillsets?
Enterprise Automation
Controls Engineer
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
It was a 4-round process. The first round was a recruiter phone screen. The second was a half-technical, half-non-technical Zoom call with an engineering lead. She asked about my engineering interests and then we worked through a short controls problem together, where she helped me and walked me through it to see how I problem-solve. The third interview was an in-person 'chronological interview' with HR and a recruiter. We went over my resume, focusing on what led me to engineering. They picked a few experiences to dive deep into, asking about my involvement and how I collaborated with others. The fourth round was a technical interview with an engineering lead. He gave me a short quiz, and we reviewed my answers. Then, we worked through a controls problem, similar to the second interview, discussing my approach to solving it. I found the process difficult mainly because of its length. Even though I thought I did well on the final interview and had a good chance, I didn't get an offer. I did well in the earlier interviews, so it's important to perform well in the final round as they can be unforgiving. They get a thumbs down for having 4 rounds for an entry-level role.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Which fields of engineering are you interested in?
- Can you solve some fairly non-technical controls problems?
- Tell me about your interests in engineering.
Enterprise Automation
Controls Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
This interview was a bit different than usual 1on1s. It started with the standard intro, talking about myself and answering resume-based questions. Then it got interesting. I was shown a diagram with coding, mechanical, and electrical at each corner and asked to place myself on it to show where my skills lie. The interviewer then indicated where the company sits on this triad. Next, I was given a sheet for a behavioral question where I had to write out my thinking.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- What are your future career aspirations?
- How would you position yourself on a spectrum of coding, mechanical, and electrical expertise?
Enterprise Automation Automation / Controls Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Enterprise Automation interview reports.
“Regarding a train approaching an intersection, at what distance before it should the safety gates be lowered to halt traffic?”
Read reports →“What factors would be important to consider if you were designing a control system for a railroad crossing?”
Read reports →“What information would you provide to an engineering team for programming a device that accepts sensor input and needs to perform a conditional operation?”
Read reports →“Which fields of engineering are you interested in?”
Read reports →“Where would you place yourself on this triangle?”
Read report →“Can you solve a short controls problem with me?”
Read report →“Could you describe what you believe are the responsibilities of a control engineer?”
Read report →“What are your answers to these technical quiz questions?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your proudest high school achievement?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 Enterprise Automation interview reports.