Process Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Dow with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Process Engineer roles take an average of 31 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Dow overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Dow as a Process Engineer according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Phone interview: 14%
Skills test: 11%
Background check: 11%
Presentation: 9%
Drug test: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Personality test: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dow
Interview
Typical questions. Basic fluid and heat transfer questions - Undergrad level. Followed by H R round. More emphasis on pumps and heat exchanger. Must be aware of industry standards API standards. Internship and outside work experience is much appreciated. Overall 2 rounds.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Dow (Midland, MI)
Interview
virtual interview on zoom, talking with three hiring managers for 30 min; introduce your self, they will ask your background, most of questions are general behavioral questions, the whole process was not that intense.
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dow (Baton Rouge, LA) in Dec 2023
Interview
The interview was in front of a panel of people from a bunch of different departments, It was not too hard but you could tell that if one person did not like you that you were not going to proceed.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Dow
Interview
After the submission of application, HR reaches out for a phone interview with selected candidates. Phone interview consists of generic interview questions - why are you intersted in this position, give an example of the recent team projects and what went well, tell me about the time you observed an unsafe behaviour and what did you do etc. Questions are focused on behavioural competencies and company values. If successful, there is an interview with Hiring Manager, line manager and/or engineer from the same team. A mix of behavioural and technical questions aligned to the job description.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the air cooled heat exchanger?