I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ATC Automation (Cookeville, TN) in Feb 2021
Interview
The interview process was shorter and straightforward. I interviewed with the position manager, and the project team, as well as HR. The interview was straightforward and based on skills and capabilities. Then there was a tour of the facilities and introductions with other employees to get a feel for the environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an engineering challenge that you overcame.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ATC Automation in May 2025
Interview
The interview process started with a first round call where I was asked a few theoretical mechanical questions. After that, I was asked to complete both a behavioral and an aptitude test.
For the second round, I was invited to give a 30-minute technical presentation tailored to the role.
What was frustrating was that the day after my second interview, I received an automated email stating the position had been closed and that they were no longer hiring, rather than hearing directly from the person I had been communicating with. It felt impersonal after such a significant investment of time and preparation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They showed me a two part component with tabs that required twisting to lock in place. I was asked to describe how I would design an automated machine to assemble the two parts, including where each piece would be held, how force would be applied, and how to avoid damaging the parts during assembly.
