I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at ZEISS Group (Bengaluru)
Interview
The interview process includes a Technical Round, Written Test with relevant to job role, and HR Round. It was smooth, with no delays and quick responses from the team throughout each stage. Complete Interview duration 3 Hours.
ZEISS Group response
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the interview process for the Graduate Engineer Trainee position.
We're pleased to hear that you found the process smooth and well-organized, and that our team was responsive throughout each stage.
Providing a clear, efficient, and respectful candidate journey is very important to us, and your feedback reassures us that we're on the right path.
We wish you all the best in your career journey!
Team ZEISS
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ZEISS Group (Oberkochen) in May 2025
Interview
Zwei Bewerbungsrunden:
Erste Runde mit Gruppenleiter und einem Kollegen aus dem Team via Teams. Selbstvorstellung via PowerPoint und anschließende Fragerunde. Dauer 90 min.
Zweite Runde vor Ort mit Abteilungsleiter, zwei Gruppenleitern und HR. Vorstellung einer Case Study und anschließende Fragerunde. Dauer 90 min.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was sind Ihre Stärken und Schwächen? - Wie arbeiten Sie an Ihren Schwächen?
Rolle innerhalb des Teams (Wie würden ihre Kollegen Sie beschreiben? Welche Rolle nehmen Sie innerhalb des Teams ein?)
Wie gehen Sie mit Stress um?
Wie gehen Sie mit Konfliktsituationen um?
Was machen Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?
Erläutern Sie ihre bisherigen Stationen. Was waren Gründe für bisherige Wechsel?
Wie kam es zur Abweichung von der Regelstudienzeit?
Was reizt Sie genau an dieser Rolle und welche Erfahrungen bringen Sie mit? Warum möchten Sie für dieses Unternehmen arbeiten?
Wie können Sie sich langfristig für diese Rolle motivieren?
Welche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten streben Sie langfristig an?
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ZEISS Group (Hyderabad) in Mar 2023
Interview
Application Screening: HR reviews your resume and cover letter to check for relevant technical qualifications, certifications, and experience in maintenance or troubleshooting.
Phone/Video Interview: An initial conversation with HR or a recruiter to discuss your background, availability, travel willingness, and communication skills.
Technical Interview: A more in-depth discussion with an engineering manager or senior engineer. You may be asked:
Technical questions related to electrical, mechanical, or software systems.
To explain how you’ve diagnosed and solved field issues in the past.
Problem-solving scenarios or case studies.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a machine on-site under pressure?"
Congratulations on joining ZEISS! We are very pleased that you had such a positive experience of the application process. Thank you for sharing a detailed overview of your interview experience for the Field Service Engineer position. We appreciate the time and effort you invested in the process. At ZEISS, we strive to conduct thorough and transparent interviews to ensure the best fit for both candidates and teams.
Team ZEISS
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