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      Senior Mechanical Engineer Interview

      Nov 4, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Los Angeles, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Rivian (Los Angeles, CA)

      Interview

      The recruiter called me we had a good conversation and he told me he would get back in two days. He then never got back to me. When I followed up he said someone else was taking over and gave me their name. No one ever got back to me.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Asked about my previous experience.
      Answer question
      1

      Other Senior Mechanical Engineer Interview Reviews for Rivian

      Senior Mechanical Engineer Interview

      May 17, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Irvine, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA) in Feb 2022

      Interview

      HR, Hiring manager and then panel interview with 6 people. Total 7-8 interviews with your presentation. During panel interview, the employees are random with huge and less experienced. 45 min each person and no one will give you time to ask the question from your side.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Random question on mechanical engineering . Failure mode analysis, technical , nothing related to job profile
      1 Answer

      Senior Mechanical Engineer Interview

      Dec 13, 2019
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Irvine, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA) in Sep 2019

      Interview

      I applied online and got a call from a recruiter within 2 days. Then a second call with an engineer for technical screening. Then an on-site interview scheduled next week. The on-site interview took place at Irvine, CA which lasted 4-5 hours. The interview was quite technical and engaging. I was surprised they've been looking for the "best" candidate for almost 5 months. I figure they have to draw a line at some point to make a hiring decision and move forward to developing their products.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Typical technical questions related to your background.
      Answer question
      2