Candidatei-me online. Fiz uma entrevista na empresa trinamiX (Germany).
Entrevista
I applied online. They initially sent me an online test, similar to an IQ test. After that, I had 3 rounds of online interviews, which were all technical. They have a very specific interview format. They start by introducing themselves, then ask you to introduce yourself.
They ask about how to detect light in general, types of detectors, how would you measure a low level signal with a strong DC bias, what lens materials are used in IR etc. The questions gradually evolve into asking how to measure low level signals with a resistive light detector(PbS). What is interesting is they kept asking the same questions over and over again. The difference between different meetings was who was asking the questions. You eventually learn the answers...
My interviews went very well and they invited me to their offices in Ludwigshafen. I had another round of the exact same questions, but in-person this time. They also took me in a lab and asked for some simple experimental stuff, like measuring the DC voltage of an adaptor with a multimeter, connecting an optical fiber to a Thorlabs light power meter etc.
After the interviews, they said I will be noticed about the final decision within a week. That one week turned into a complete silence for 2 months. I repeatedly asked for an update, but they didn't reply. 2 months later I received a notification that they were not continuing with my application.
Keeping me in suspense for 2 months without a notice and not replying to my emails in the meantime tells a lot about the company culture and their lack of respect to people's lives in general.
Perguntas de entrevista [1]
Pergunta 1
How to measure resistance of a PbS detector? When using a wheatstone bridge, there is a large bias voltage, how to measure a weak signal in this case?
Very creative, I would say you cannot prepare for the practical interview. At least you should prepare for a basic knowledge, but they have their own technical testing. It is quite interesting and I personally had fun, really.
Perguntas de entrevista [1]
Pergunta 1
In the first interview, it was all about my personal experience related to the work and major. But in the second one, it was more like behavior-based practical stuff.
Candidatei-me online. O processo levou 4 semanas. Fui entrevistado pela trinamiX (Germany) (Ludwigshafen am Rhein) em jan. de 2020
Entrevista
The screening process is quite strict and lengthy. There were 3 on-site interviews. As an applicant I wrote and showcase code. I also did some small presentation , I guess this is to test interpersonal skills.
Perguntas de entrevista [1]
Pergunta 1
The technical part is to write some code for a task. The last interview was some standard HR questions.