This document provides resources for preparing for a senior mechanical engineer interview, including common interview questions, examples of thank you letters, tips for different types of interviews, and suggested questions to ask the employer. It offers sample answers to 10 typical interview questions for senior mechanical engineers, such as why the applicant wants the job, what challenges they are looking for, and what they know about the company. The document also lists additional free ebooks and online resources on the topic.
IC ENGINE TESTING
At a design and development stage an engineer would design an engine with certain aims in his mind. The aims may include the variables like indicated power, brake power,
brake specific fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, cooling of engine, maintenance free operation etc. The other task of the development engineer is to reduce the cost and
improve power output and reliability of an engine. In trying to achieve these goals he has
to try various design concepts. After the design the parts of the engine are manufactured for the dimensions and surface finish and may be with certain tolerances. In order verify the designed and developed engine one has to go for testing and performance evaluation of the engines.
Thus, in general, a development engineer will have to conduct a wide variety of engine
tests starting from simple fuel and air-flow measurements to taking of complicated
injector needle lift diagrams, swirl patterns and photographs of the burning process in
the combustion chamber. The nature and the type of the tests to be conducted depend
upon various factors, some of which are: the degree of development of the particular
design, the accuracy required, the funds available, the nature of the manufacturing
company, and its design strategy. In this chapter, only certain basic tests and
measurements will be considered.
After studying this unit, you should be able to
• understand the performance parameters in evaluation of IC engine
performance,
• calculate the speed of IC engine, fuel consumption, air consumption, etc.,
• evaluate the exhaust smoke and exhaust emission, and
• differentiate between the performance of SI engine and CI engines.
It describes testing of IC engines and various tests performed.
Also describes engine efficiency and various tests for finding efficiency.
Also gives idea about catalytic converter.
Type of pollution from automobile and its control along with Mass Emission Standards.
Please Like, Share, and Comment if any.
Thanks,
Aditya Deshpande
deshadi805@gmail.com
Complete guide to Internal Combustion engines (IC engines)Syed Yaseen
The following presentation is a part of an online course called "A brief overview of IC engine". The presentation contains complete information about IC engines and will be helpful for students of Mechanical and Automobile engineering. The presentation is full of graphics to reduce the efforts of students for imagination and help them to understand the concept as soon as possible.
IC ENGINE TESTING
At a design and development stage an engineer would design an engine with certain aims in his mind. The aims may include the variables like indicated power, brake power,
brake specific fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, cooling of engine, maintenance free operation etc. The other task of the development engineer is to reduce the cost and
improve power output and reliability of an engine. In trying to achieve these goals he has
to try various design concepts. After the design the parts of the engine are manufactured for the dimensions and surface finish and may be with certain tolerances. In order verify the designed and developed engine one has to go for testing and performance evaluation of the engines.
Thus, in general, a development engineer will have to conduct a wide variety of engine
tests starting from simple fuel and air-flow measurements to taking of complicated
injector needle lift diagrams, swirl patterns and photographs of the burning process in
the combustion chamber. The nature and the type of the tests to be conducted depend
upon various factors, some of which are: the degree of development of the particular
design, the accuracy required, the funds available, the nature of the manufacturing
company, and its design strategy. In this chapter, only certain basic tests and
measurements will be considered.
After studying this unit, you should be able to
• understand the performance parameters in evaluation of IC engine
performance,
• calculate the speed of IC engine, fuel consumption, air consumption, etc.,
• evaluate the exhaust smoke and exhaust emission, and
• differentiate between the performance of SI engine and CI engines.
It describes testing of IC engines and various tests performed.
Also describes engine efficiency and various tests for finding efficiency.
Also gives idea about catalytic converter.
Type of pollution from automobile and its control along with Mass Emission Standards.
Please Like, Share, and Comment if any.
Thanks,
Aditya Deshpande
deshadi805@gmail.com
Complete guide to Internal Combustion engines (IC engines)Syed Yaseen
The following presentation is a part of an online course called "A brief overview of IC engine". The presentation contains complete information about IC engines and will be helpful for students of Mechanical and Automobile engineering. The presentation is full of graphics to reduce the efforts of students for imagination and help them to understand the concept as soon as possible.
Efficycle is an intercollegiate design competition for undergraduate and graduate students where teams have to design and fabricate an energy efficient entirely human powered three-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle must be aerodynamic, highly engineered and ergonomically designed.
Efficycle 2017 Season 8
Drive Excellence
Report File
Chandigarh Engineering College
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Hybrid Vehicle
This presentation include the information about the different types of superchargers, advantages & disadvantages of superchargers and turbochargers. One case study of variable geometry turbocharger is included with literature review.
A seminar presentation on performance of turbochargers in engines. A minor/ major project presentation for B.Tech/MTech students. for more seminar presentations log on to www.mechieprojects.com
this will help to understand the basic knowledge of diesel power plant .
For generating electrical power, it is essential to rotate the rotor of an alternator by means of a prime mover. The prime mover can be driven by different methods. Using diesel engine as prime mover is one of the popular methods of generating power. When prime mover of the alternators is diesel engine, the power station is called diesel power station.The mechanical power required for driving alternator comes from combustion of diesel. As the diesel costs high, this type of power station is not suitable for producing power in large scale in our country. But for small scale production of electric power, and where, there is no other easily available alternatives of producing electric power, diesel power station are used. Steam power stations and hydro power plants are mainly used to produce maximum portion of the electrical load demands. But for steam power station, sufficient supply of coal and water are required.
Advantages of Diesel Power Station:-
This is simple in design point of view.
Required very small space.
It can also be designed for portable use.
It has quick starting facility, the small diesel generator set can be started within few seconds.
It can also be stopped as when required stopping small size diesel power station, even easier than it’s starting
As these machines can easily be started and stopped as when required, there may not be any standby loss in the system.
Cooling is easy and required smaller quantity of water in this type power station.
Initial cost is less than other types of power station.
Thermal efficiency of diesel is quite higher than of coal.
Disadvantages of Diesel Power Station:-
As we have already mentioned, the cost of diesel is very high compared to coal. This is the main reason for which a diesel power plant is not getting popularity over other means of generating power. In other words the running cost of this plant is higher compared to steam and hydro power plants.
The plant generally used to produce small power requirement.
Cost of lubricants is high.
Maintenance is quite complex and costs high.
Plant does not work satisfactorily under overload conditions for a longer period
Diesel Engine Lubrication and Lube Oil Contamination ControlMd. Moynul Islam
This presentation is intended share knowledge specially about Diesel Engine Lubrication and How the Lube Oil get Contaminated and How to Control Contamination to protect Engine Components from damaging. Still the presentation is under development. Expecting suggestions/recommendations from viewers for further up gradation of this presentation.
Efficycle is an intercollegiate design competition for undergraduate and graduate students where teams have to design and fabricate an energy efficient entirely human powered three-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle must be aerodynamic, highly engineered and ergonomically designed.
Efficycle 2017 Season 8
Drive Excellence
Report File
Chandigarh Engineering College
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Hybrid Vehicle
This presentation include the information about the different types of superchargers, advantages & disadvantages of superchargers and turbochargers. One case study of variable geometry turbocharger is included with literature review.
A seminar presentation on performance of turbochargers in engines. A minor/ major project presentation for B.Tech/MTech students. for more seminar presentations log on to www.mechieprojects.com
this will help to understand the basic knowledge of diesel power plant .
For generating electrical power, it is essential to rotate the rotor of an alternator by means of a prime mover. The prime mover can be driven by different methods. Using diesel engine as prime mover is one of the popular methods of generating power. When prime mover of the alternators is diesel engine, the power station is called diesel power station.The mechanical power required for driving alternator comes from combustion of diesel. As the diesel costs high, this type of power station is not suitable for producing power in large scale in our country. But for small scale production of electric power, and where, there is no other easily available alternatives of producing electric power, diesel power station are used. Steam power stations and hydro power plants are mainly used to produce maximum portion of the electrical load demands. But for steam power station, sufficient supply of coal and water are required.
Advantages of Diesel Power Station:-
This is simple in design point of view.
Required very small space.
It can also be designed for portable use.
It has quick starting facility, the small diesel generator set can be started within few seconds.
It can also be stopped as when required stopping small size diesel power station, even easier than it’s starting
As these machines can easily be started and stopped as when required, there may not be any standby loss in the system.
Cooling is easy and required smaller quantity of water in this type power station.
Initial cost is less than other types of power station.
Thermal efficiency of diesel is quite higher than of coal.
Disadvantages of Diesel Power Station:-
As we have already mentioned, the cost of diesel is very high compared to coal. This is the main reason for which a diesel power plant is not getting popularity over other means of generating power. In other words the running cost of this plant is higher compared to steam and hydro power plants.
The plant generally used to produce small power requirement.
Cost of lubricants is high.
Maintenance is quite complex and costs high.
Plant does not work satisfactorily under overload conditions for a longer period
Diesel Engine Lubrication and Lube Oil Contamination ControlMd. Moynul Islam
This presentation is intended share knowledge specially about Diesel Engine Lubrication and How the Lube Oil get Contaminated and How to Control Contamination to protect Engine Components from damaging. Still the presentation is under development. Expecting suggestions/recommendations from viewers for further up gradation of this presentation.
Top 10 cost engineer interview questions and answers
Top 10 senior mechanical engineer interview questions and answers
1. Top 10 senior mechanical engineer interview
questions and answers
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2. 1. Why do you want this senior mechanical engineer job?
Again, companies want to hire people
who are passionate about the job, so you
should have a great answer about why
you want the position. (And if you don't?
You probably should apply elsewhere.)
First, identify a couple of key factors that
make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I
love customer support because I love the
constant human interaction and the
satisfaction that comes from helping
someone solve a problem"), then share
why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve
always been passionate about education,
and I think you guys are doing great
things, so I want to be a part of it”).
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3. 2. What have you learned from mistakes on the senior
mechanical engineer job?
Candidates without specific examples often
do not seem credible. However, the example
shared should be fairly inconsequential,
unintentional, and a learned lesson should
be gleaned from it. Moving ahead without
group assistance while assigned to a group
project meant to be collaborative is a good
example.
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4. 3. What challenges are you looking for in this senior
mechanical engineer position?
A typical interview question to determine what you
are looking for your in next job, and whether you
would be a good fit for the position being hired for,
is "What challenges are you looking for in a
position?"
The best way to answer questions about the
challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you
would like to be able to effectively utilize your
skills and experience if you were hired for the job.
You can also mention that you are motivated by
challenges, have the ability to effectively meet
challenges, and have the flexibility and skills
necessary to handle a challenging job.
You can continue by describing specific examples
of challenges you have met and goals you have
achieved in the past.
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5. 4. Describe a typical work week for senior mechanical
engineer position?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to
discuss what they do while they are working in
detail. Before you answer, consider the position
you are applying for and how your current or past
positions relate to it. The more you can connect
your past experience with the job opening, the
more successful you will be at answering the
questions.
It should be obvious that it's not a good idea talk
about non-work related activities that you do on
company time, but, I've had applicants tell me how
they are often late because they have to drive a
child to school or like to take a long lunch break to
work at the gym.
Keep your answers focused on work and show the
interviewer that you're organized ("The first thing I
do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and
email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.")
and efficient.
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6. 5. What is your biggest weakness?
No one likes to answer this question because it
requires a very delicate balance. You simply can’t
lie and say you don’t have one; you can’t trick the
interviewer by offering up a personal weakness
that is really a strength (“Sometimes, I work too
much and don’t maintain a work-life balance.”);
and you shouldn’t be so honest that you throw
yourself under the bus (“I’m not a morning person
so I’m working on getting to the office on time.”)
Think of a small flaw like “I sometimes get
sidetracked by small details”, “I am occasionally
not as patient as I should be with subordinates or
co-workers who do not understand my ideas”, or “I
am still somewhat nervous and uncomfortable with
my public-speaking skills and would like to give
more presentations and talk in front of others or in
meetings.” Add that you are aware of the problem
and you are doing your best to correct it by taking
a course of action.
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7. 6. Why should the we hire you as senior mechanical
engineer position?
This is the part where you link your skills,
experience, education and your personality to the
job itself. This is why you need to be utterly
familiar with the job description as well as the
company culture. Remember though, it’s best to
back them up with actual examples of say, how
you are a good team player.
It is possible that you may not have as much skills,
experience or qualifications as the other
candidates. What then, will set you apart from
the rest? Energy and passion might. People are
attracted to someone who is charismatic, who
show immense amount of energy when they talk,
and who love what it is that they do. As you
explain your compatibility with the job and
company, be sure to portray yourself as that
motivated, confident and energetic person, ever-
ready to commit to the cause of the company.
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8. 7. What do you know about our company?
Follow these three easy research tips before your next
job interview:
1) Visit the company website; look in the “about us”
section and “careers” sections
2) Visit the company’s LinkedIn page (note, you must
have a LinkedIn account — its free to sign up) to view
information about the company
3) Google a keyword search phrase like “press releases”
followed by the company name; you’ll find the most
recent news stories shared by the company
Remember, just because you have done your
“homework”, it does not mean you need to share ALL of
it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve
learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing
anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the
following in your answer:
1. What type of product or service the company sells
2. How long the company has been in business
3. What the company culture is like OR what the
company mission statement is, and how the culture
and/or mission relate to your values or personality
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9. 8. Why do you want to work with us?
More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see
how much you know about the company culture,
and whether you can identify with the
organization’s values and vision. Every
organization has its strong points, and these are the
ones that you should highlight in your answer. For
example, if the company emphasizes on integrity
with customers, then you mention that you would
like to be in such a team because you yourself
believe in integrity.
It doesn’t have to be a lie. In the case that your
values are not in line with the ones by the
company, ask yourself if you would be happy
working there. If you have no issue with that, go
ahead. But if you are aware of the company culture
and realize that there is some dilemma you might
be facing, you ought to think twice. The best
policy is to be honest with yourself, and be honest
with the interviewer with what is it in the company
culture that motivates you.
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10. 9. Did the salary we offer attract you to this senior
mechanical engineer job?
The interviewer could be asking you this
question for a number of reasons.
Obviously, the salary is an important factor
to your interest in this job, but it should not
be the overriding reason for your interest. A
good answer to this question is, “The salary
was very attractive, but the job itself is what
was most attractive to me.”
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11. 10. Do you have any questions to ask us?
Never ask Salary, perks, leave, place of
posting, etc. regarded questions.
Try to ask more about the company to show
how early you can make a contribution to
your organization like
“Sir, with your kind permission I would like
to know more about induction and
developmental programs?”
OR
Sir, I would like to have my feedback, so that
I can analyze and improve my strengths and
rectify my shortcomings.
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16. Other interview tips for senior mechanical engineer
interview
1. Practice types of job interview such as screening
interview, phone interview, second interview,
situational interview, behavioral interview
(competency based), technical interview, group
interview…
2. Send interview thank you letter to employers
after finishing the job interview: first interview,
follow-up interview, final interview.
3. If you want more interview questions for entry-
level, internship, freshers, experienced candidates,
you can ref free ebook: 75 interview questions and
answers.
4. Prepare list of questions in order to ask the
employer during job interview.
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The above job description can be used for fields as:
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design, software development, product development, interior design, web development,
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gas, hospital, it, marketing, media, mining, nhs, non technical, oil and gas, offshore,
pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, research, human resources, telecommunications, technology,
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hvac, sales, quality management, uk, implementation, network, operations, architectural,
environmental, crm, website, interactive, security, supply chain, logistics, training, project
management, administrative management…
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