Penumbra Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Penumbra.
Penumbra
Manufacturing Engineer
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone screen with a recruiter first. Then, I had another interview on Teams with the manufacturing engineer where we talked about my previous internships and projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you elaborate on your responsibilities and accomplishments during your previous internship or job?
Penumbra
Industrial Engineer
Mid Easy Negative experience Decline offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Technical
The interview process involved two HR screenings, a call with the Manager, a call with the Director, and a five-hour Panel Interview. Following this, I was informed about an additional panel interview because the decision was very close. Despite being tired, I agreed to proceed. This final panel and its questions were identical to the previous one, which felt like a waste of time. The engineers oddly stressed the mundane nature of the job and limited technology use, which seemed like major red flags. Finally, they extended an offer with a base salary 20k below our initial agreement, which I declined immediately. The whole process felt directionless and was a waste of my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your basic IE questions and experiences?
Penumbra
Manufacturing Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
HR reached out saying the hiring manager liked my resume and wanted to interview me. Later that week, HR followed up about a potential interest in their R&D Engineer I role, and I ended up interviewing for both.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe some of the projects listed on your resume?
Penumbra Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Penumbra interview reports.
“Can you list all possible methods for finding a needle in a haystack?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your understanding of Lean Manufacturing?”
Read reports →“What is a weakness you have?”
Read reports →“What is a strength you have?”
Read reports →“How do you handle stress?”
Read report →“What interests you about manufacturing?”
Read report →“What are your basic IE questions and experiences?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you experienced failure?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Penumbra interview reports.