Schindler Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Schindler.
Schindler
Trainee Engineer
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with a relaxed chat with HR covering general topics. Then, there was a meeting with the hiring manager, which can range from general discussion to more in-depth technical topics, especially for the R&D team.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Schindler
Service Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
We'll start with a quick chat, then move on to some technical or behavioral interviews, and wrap up with a final evaluation. Each part is designed to check out specific skills and how you'd fit in. We'll keep things moving and to the point.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you list the different types of motors used in elevators and discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages?
Schindler
Trainee Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was an online interview for a brief introduction. The interviewer briefly introduced the company department and outlined the job responsibilities. If still interested, an invitation for an on-site interview was sent. During the on-site interview, an HR representative was present, and there were more questions about the candidate and their suitability for the role, as well as situational questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your reaction if a client wants to cut corners on security to save time/money?
Schindler Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Schindler interview reports.
“What is the reason for referencing parts from datum planes?”
Read reports →“When considering a forming process, which is more crucial, ductility or plasticity?”
Read reports →“How would you increase the stiffness of a sheet metal part, and can you give an example?”
Read reports →“Why Schindler?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what RPN stands for in DFMEA?”
Read report →“What methods would you use to decrease deflection in a sheet metal sheet?”
Read report →“What level of Cpk is generally considered a minimum requirement?”
Read report →“Can you list the different types of motors used in elevators and discuss their respective advantages and disadvantages?”
Read report →“Could you describe the working principle of a lift?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Schindler interview reports.