Schneider Interview Questions

Excerpts from Interview #1:

• Tell me about PLCs.
• Tell me the types of Control systems.
• Questions based on DC.
• What is an lvalue and rvalue?

• What is making the news today?
• What’s your management style?
• What are your long term goals?
• What are your short term goals?

Excerpts from Interview #2:

• Tell me the differencebetween generator and alternator
• Why AC systems are preferred over Dc systems?
• What is slip in an induction motor?
• Tell me some application of storage batteries.

• Which profiles would you like to work in?
• Tell us your hobbies.
• We will make you work 14 hours a day and every private company will do that. So, if you can't work for so long hours, you are at a wrong place because you are not going to get your 'ME' time. Will you be able to cope up with that?
• Are you willing to relocate?

Excerpts from Interview #3:

• State Thevenin’s theorem.
• Tell me the different methods for the starting of a synchronous motor.
• Tell me about maximum power transfer theorem.
• Explain the different losses in a transformer.

• Was asked to solve 26 fastest horses Puzzle.
• Would you like to change your domain, if yes why?
• Tell me an experience of yours in that you didn’t like to do and how you handled it?
• What are you expecting from the company?
• Are you comfortable shifting base?

Excerpts from Interview #4:

• Tell me about single-phase transformer.
• What are the disadvantages of low power factor?
• State the methods of improving power factor?
• Tell me about VSCF wind electrical system.
• What is real power and reactive power in ac circuits?

• Some general discussion about my resume.
• Describe your interests and hobbies.
• What do you about the company?
• What do you think are the qualities which a leader should have?
• Solve the puzzle - Fill a 4l jug using 3l and 5l jugs.

Excerpts from Interview #5:

• How does Zener phenomenon differ from Avalanche breakdown?
• Tell me about thin film resistors and wire- wound resistors.
• What is a differential amplifier?
• What do you know about stiffness factor?
• What is power relay?
• What is the difference between power relay and reverse power relay.

• Why do you think you’re a suitable candidate for this job?
• Why haven’t you been placed yet?
• How will you compensate for the lack of experience you have for this position?
• How will you rate your communication skills and technical skills?
• What irritates you about co-workers and what is your style of management?

Excerpts from Interview #6:

• Why armature rheostat is kept in maximum position?
• Tell me the difference between Verilog task and Verilog function.
• What do you know about suitable transmission voltage?
• What is essential to prove safe isolation of electrical circuit?

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Tell me something about your hobbies.
• What do you know about our competitors in the market?
• Do you have any questions for us?
• Why Schneider ?