SMC Corporation Interview Questions
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SMC Corporation
Sales Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The application process involved 2 rounds. First, I had an interview with the team lead. Then, I had a second interview with the regional manager and the HR department at their Egelsbach location. Both conversations were on equal footing, conducted fairly. All my questions were answered thoroughly. I felt valued at all times.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example from your past work experience where you learned something significant and how that learning contributed to your personal growth?
SMC Corporation
Sales Consultant
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
The whole interview process took about a month. First, I had a remote interview with the Sales Manager. They mentioned that people typically stay for about 1.5-2 years and then move on, suggesting it might not be the best place for those looking for long-term internal growth. About two weeks after that, I had a second interview where I needed to do a sales presentation for a hypothetical company, acting as a sales consultant to address their production issues. When I inquired about MBA or general career development opportunities, I was told there were none. I appreciated their straightforwardness.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What is your motivation for pursuing a career in sales?
- What gets you up and motivated each day?
- Tell me about your past experiences and how they align with long-term career progression within our company.
SMC Corporation
Sales
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
So I applied through their website for a sales role at SMC, but then got a message on LinkedIn from HR asking me to send my CV to someone else in HR. First, I had an interview with HR, then took some psychometric tests. After passing those, I had a second interview with the hiring manager and HR. We talked about what I knew about SMC, my technical skills, and if I planned to stay long-term, they said it takes two years to get a return on training investment. It felt like they were really focused on commitment. The process wrapped up when we talked about salary, which was way lower than I wanted, so we both decided not to move forward. Overall, it was polite but felt a bit disorganized.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me what you know about SMC?
- How would you describe your technical abilities?
- Do you see yourself staying with the company for an extended period?
SMC Corporation
Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Coding
This was a pretty straightforward interview process. First, there was a recruiter call, then a technical screen where they asked typical questions about my studies and interests. They also asked if I had any prior knowledge about pneumatics. Lastly, I was given a catalogue test.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain how an air gripper functions?
- Tell me about what you did during your studies.
- What are you interested in?
SMC Corporation Interview Questions
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“Can you explain how an air gripper functions?”
Read reports →“Were there redundant and ridiculous questions that were lost in translation from Japanese?”
Read reports →“Could you compare and contrast pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical grippers, detailing their respective pros and cons?”
Read reports →“Can you elaborate on Industry 4.0?”
Read reports →“What gets you up and motivated each day?”
Read report →“A prioridade era a quantidade de set-up que o candidato realizava em seu emprego anterior?”
Read report →“Can you cite examples of components from specific sectors?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about SMC?”
Read report →“Are there opportunities for further education like an MBA or general career advancement?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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