I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Pentair (Peoria, IL)
Interview
Step 1: Online application (resume + cover letter)
Step 2: 30-minute phone screen with HR (basic behavioral questions and salary expectations)
Step 3: 1-hour technical interview with hiring manager (data analysis test + campaign strategy discussion)
Step 4: Final round panel interview with team members (collaboration style and culture fit questions)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a time when you faced a major challenge at work and how you handled it?’ This stood out because they really wanted to understand my problem-solving process, not just the outcome.”
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Other Mechanical Engineer Interview Reviews for Pentair
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pentair in Jun 2021
Interview
Talk to recruiter then connects you to hiring manager. This was during covid times so I had a phone call with the site leader first, then Zoom call with my potential manager and one engineer, followed by a tour/interview in person of the site
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Pentair (Saint Paul, MN) in Nov 2013
Interview
Interview by committee. First the recruiter phone screened me. Then a skype with the HR lead. Then an in person with my boss and my bosses boss. Then drug and background check. Then offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My suggestions on releasing a project that had been on hold for 10 years.