I applied online. I interviewed at Aerodyn Engineering
Interview
I went through numerous phone, virtual and in person interviews. The overall process was disorganized. I was asked the same question on numerous occasions. It is a small company that seems to lack professionalism. The engineering managers and HR VP lacked humility, which was very off-putting. Additionally, compared to other offers I had at the time their salary was quite low for the position of Instrumentation Project Engineer. One of their project engineering managers was transparent that the team was over constrained and lacked work-life balance. The other project engineering manager was a walking red flag and has no business in a people leadership position. I should’ve listened to all of the bad reviews I read of them online and not wasted my time with all the interviews. Maybe this will help someone else.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a project you worked on and how you kept it on schedule.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback of our interview process!
As always, we take feedback very seriously and will share with our entire management team so we can continue to improve.
While we are extremely humbled by the amount of applications for this recent role, we are a small business trying to find the time to interview all candidates. We are growing rapidly and the purpose of our hiring process is to create the best work life balance for our employees. but we also understand we may not be the best fit for you! And that’s just as important as Aerodyn finding the right fit, so we do hope you find the right opportunity for you that makes you feel happy and successful in your next step!
Thanks!
30 mins initial HR interview to discuss the company and potential salary followed by an hour and a half group interview detailing the company, position, and your back ground followed by a chance for you to ask questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some skills questions and what background do you have e that relates to the job
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Aerodyn Engineering (New York, NY) in May 2020
Interview
Met through indeed, was contacted two days after applying. I interviewed first over the phone and then in person about a week after.
In person interview was with 5 people including the HR head, Manufacturing Department heads, and CEO.
Very nice people, seemed very dedicated but overwhelmed by their jobs. Company is very well invested in their machines, but not in their building, which wasn't neccesarily a factor in why I declined.
I declined due to two reasons:
1) The feeling that if I started there I was going to be overwhelmed by the job, and with a family I can't afford to work 50+ hours a week, including weekends in some cases, according to the interviewers.
2) The general sense that the company wasn't well financially, this was was compounded by reviews of the company that confirmed my suspicions.
Pay offered was very competitive, and they were willing to negotiate.
Benefits were average to good, insurance, retirement matching, etc.