MTS Systems Interview Questions
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MTS Systems
Project Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
We are looking for a Project Manager. You'll have some basic questions to answer, and we don't expect you to use the STAR method for them, like 'tell me about your day'.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What motivates your decision to leave your present job?
- Why have you chosen to apply for a position with us?
- Can you walk me through your experience and career path?
MTS Systems
Embedded Software Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was an HR screening, then an interview with the potential manager, followed by an in-person interview with several team members. The interviews weren't highly technical regarding specific engineering disciplines, focusing more on general questions about past work experience. There were quite a few more calls from HR Talent Acquisition than felt necessary.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe an instance where you had to collaborate with a customer to define product requirements?
MTS Systems
Technical Writer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Phone screen Onsite Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
It was a 4 round interview process. The first two rounds were 1 hour phone screens. The next two rounds were 2 hour in-person interviews. The last one included a tour of the facility. They kept saying things like "here's where you'll be working once you complete your paperwork" and "we're looking forward to working with you". They made me wait a week for a rejection notice. It was a waste of six hours of interviews and they misled me into thinking I would be getting a job offer.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want this job?
- What are your thoughts on the company?
MTS Systems
Systems Administrator
Senior Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process started with a 45-minute phone interview, followed by a 20-minute second phone interview. The total interview process spanned about 4-5 hours. I then had interviews with all the department heads I would have been working with. The final interview was with the IT Manager. About a week after the interviews, I received a call saying they were still deciding and it would take another week or two, and that I was in the final selection. I got a call two weeks later to let me know I wasn't selected, but they were very professional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain why manhole covers are round?
MTS Systems Interview Questions
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“Could you explain why manhole covers are round?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the implementation of a red-black tree?”
Read reports →“What would you estimate the frequency range of a major bending mode for the test rig to be, and what approach would you take to manage it?”
Read reports →“How would you rate your knowledge of the Cormen algorithm book on a scale of 1 to 10?”
Read reports →“What is your approach to designing a bicycle fork?”
Read report →“Can you describe how you would set up a test for a bicycle front fork?”
Read report →“How would you manage a situation where the vice-president's travel plans encountered issues?”
Read report →“How could you assist us with tracking our invoicing?”
Read report →“Can you describe a mechanical device you've recently considered?”
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