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      Trail Engineer Interview

      Nov 18, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Rivian

      Interview

      the process was professionally organized and well planned. provided sufficient time to prepare and made sure the communication was clear from the recruiters on what they expected from me during the interview process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Example of managing difficult tasks from work experience
      Answer question
      3

      Other Trail Engineer Interview Reviews for Rivian

      Trail Engineer Interview

      Nov 30, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian in Nov 2022

      Interview

      The interviewers were very kind and friendly. A lot of technical questions and engineering fundamentals. Some were very conversational and to do with their compass values. Ask a lot of questions back to them.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Difference between stiffness and strength
      Answer question

      Trail Engineer Interview

      Jan 3, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Rochester, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience

      Trail Engineer Interview

      Dec 2, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Irvine, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Rochester, NY) in Nov 2022

      Interview

      I had one HR phone interview followed by a technical presentation + three technical interviews. I had close contact with the recruiter, who called me about basically everything, including that I didn't get the job.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What does stress mean to you?
      Answer question

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA) in Oct 2022

      Interview

      A two step process: 1. Phone Call with the recruiter and discussed about the overall company, availability, compensation and my biggest achievement as a mechanical engineer 2. 3 hour long interview with 3 different panelists who were directors and managers. Was also asked to prepare a ppt on my biggest technical achievement All panelists were very kind and enthusiastic and listened to me patiently. Overall a very good learning experience

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Cantilever Beam, Stress-strain curve, knoweldge about materials, experience related questions and the usual
      Answer question