TA Instruments Interview Questions
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TA Instruments
Service Administrator
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and they reached out quickly. I went through 2 interview rounds with 2 different people, each lasting about 45 minutes. The hiring manager seemed approachable. I didn't end up getting an offer, but that's how it goes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your work experiences over the past five years?
TA Instruments
Technical Representative
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a multi-level interview process. I interviewed with the hiring manager, some regional managers, and the sales director. The interviews were spaced out over time. It seemed like other positions had a similar process. There were about 3 interviews in total. Everyone was professional and courteous, but I did expect to be grilled by at least one interviewer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me, why did the chicken cross the road?
TA Instruments
Software Development Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I put in an application online and then reached out to a recruiter on LinkedIn. After a few days, they got in touch to set up a phone interview. This interview was with the software manager and a senior software engineer. Two days after that, I was contacted to schedule an on-site interview, and I picked one of the dates they gave me. On the day of the scheduled on-site, I found out they had to reschedule due to vacations. I suggested some other dates, but they never confirmed a new on-site date. About a week or two later, I was informed that they had selected another candidate for the job.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What technical hobbies do you have?
- Can you describe an instance where you applied SOLID principles in an implementation?
- Could you discuss your technical projects?
TA Instruments
Applications Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was a full day. First, I met the hiring manager who showed me around and talked about the company, products, and the role. Then, I met with different teams, including current people in the same position. We had an open discussion about the job's responsibilities, pros, cons, and what they look for. This part was great for understanding the team and company culture. There weren't many formal questions, mostly just talking about my past work and studies. It was surprisingly light on technical stuff for an Applications Engineer role. They don't expect you to know everything already, but they want to see a scientific foundation and, more importantly, your potential and eagerness to learn. A key part of the interview is giving a technical presentation to a group of engineers and managers, possibly with remote viewers. You can present on any topic, like your graduate research, as long as it relates to TA's techniques. This is important because technical presentations are a major part of the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a good fit for this role?
TA Instruments Interview Questions
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“Tell me, why did the chicken cross the road?”
Read reports →“If you were a tree, what kind would you be?”
Read reports →“Will traveling be an issue for you?”
Read reports →“What technical hobbies do you have?”
Read reports →“What do you know about our products?”
Read report →“Could you give me a sales pitch for one of our products?”
Read report →“What's prompting your interest in changing fields?”
Read report →“Can you describe an instance where you applied SOLID principles in an implementation?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations over the next five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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