Kyocera Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kyocera.
Kyocera
Design Engineer
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
I had a couple of interviews with two local managers. They seemed to care more about where I went to school than my actual experience. After that, I spoke with the VP of sales, and he just asked me a couple of basic questions about the timeline of my CV. Lastly, I met with the President of Kyocera America. He really dug into my background, going over my history with a fine-tooth comb. It was impressive how much he seemed to care about the quality of hires.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If your interviewer is Japanese and asks about your hobby, what do you say?
Kyocera
Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The on-site interview included a 15-minute presentation to a panel of 6 people, including managers, engineers, and HR. Everyone was very nice, except for one person who acted as 'moral support' and was quite rude. After the presentation, this person asked me to rate it from 0 to 10 and made a comment about its conclusion, which was okay. Then, they looked at my transcript and asked why I failed a course and how I funded my education. I mentioned my parents helped, and they brought up how they told their children they wouldn't help with tuition. I felt like they were trying to make me feel guilty for having poor grades while being supported by my parents. I realize now that some Asian companies might have HR interviewers ask tough questions to see reactions, but it was really frustrating and offensive to me.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain why you received poor grades in certain classes?
- How did you finance your college education?
- On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your presentation?
Kyocera
Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved a panel of interviewers, many of whom were late. I had to answer the same questions repeatedly as each interviewer joined. They weren't interested in my accomplishments at my current company or my successes there. Instead, they criticized my methods for achieving those improvements. I was advised not to express a desire to become a manager, as I was told there's a long line of engineers vying for that. The front desk person also commented that the workplace is cliquey and reminiscent of high school, which raised several red flags.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your aspirations for the next five years?
Kyocera Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kyocera interview reports.
“How did you finance your college education?”
Read reports →“If your interviewer is Japanese and asks about your hobby, what do you say?”
Read reports →“Which engineering subjects did you enjoy most?”
Read reports →“On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your presentation?”
Read reports →“How was school for you?”
Read report →“Can you explain why you received poor grades in certain classes?”
Read report →“What do you do for fun?”
Read report →“What are your aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Kyocera interview reports.