ZF Group Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at ZF Group.
ZF Group
Mechanical Engineering
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Group Phone screen
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral Coding
The atmosphere was very relaxed. First, another student greets you and takes you to an adjacent room to ease the tension and talk about the day's schedule. Afterward, you go into the meeting room, where I was greeted by a total of 4 people and got to start with my presentation. Overall, a very pleasant conversation, it is a job interview after all, not a coffee social. But the employees just want to get to know you, not tear you down. I received feedback over the phone the very next day with very detailed insights.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- In what ways could AI tools such as ChatGPT assist a company like ZF in discovering novel business opportunities?
- Could you briefly explain what a gearbox is?
- Estimate the number of 1€ coins that would fit into this room.
ZF Group
Mechanical Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a phone interview. The whole thing lasted about 30 minutes. For about 75% of that time, the interviewer was telling me about the job and what they expect at each stage. The rest of the time, they asked me some specific questions about my resume. They later put the job on hold because of money issues.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your involvement in one of the industry-focused projects mentioned on your resume?
ZF Group
Mechanical Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Started with a recruiter call, who then passed my resume to the hiring manager. Had one onsite with the department manager, a 2 hour long chat covering engineering and hypothetical topics.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your general engineering knowledge and interpersonal skills?
ZF Group Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from ZF Group interview reports.
“What is needed for a car to move?”
Read reports →“What is the purpose of a works council?”
Read reports →“Can you suggest a component for measuring the position of a yacht's joystick?”
Read reports →“Could you briefly explain what a gearbox is?”
Read reports →“Why ZF?”
Read report →“In what ways could AI tools such as ChatGPT assist a company like ZF in discovering novel business opportunities?”
Read report →“Describe your process for interpreting engineering drawings.”
Read report →“How would your friends describe you?”
Read report →“How do you consider ease of manufacture in your work?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 ZF Group interview reports.