10 min phone screening with HR about education and a couple behavioral questions. Then about 3 weeks later a 30 min department round with two members of the team. First round was easy, second had some technical questions about mechanical systems and a lot of safety culture. Security clearance started after offer
Questions Asked
1.“Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics with a practical engineering example”
Suncor
Mechanical Engineer
Calgary, AB
Summer 2026No Offer
University of Calgary · Mechanical Engineering
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralPre-recordedMultiple roundsVirtual
Look up suncor's values before going in, they came up a few times. Hirevue first with 4 to 5 behavioral questions. Second round was Teams with a team lead and HR, one hour split between behavioral and some technical questions about mechanical systems and process equipment
Questions Asked
1.“Explain what tolerancing and fits mean in manufacturing and why they matter”
2.“What is thermal stress and when does it become a significant design concern?”
Linamar
Mechanical Engineer
Guelph, ON
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Guelph · Mechanical Engineering
2nd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralIn-PersonFast process
Phone interview then in person at the Guelph facility. Friendly interviewer. Asked what I know about the company and how previous supervisors would describe me. Weakness question came up. They basically knew my resume line by line so solid answers are necessary
Questions Asked
1.“Walk me through your design process for a new mechanical component or assembly”
2.“Tell me about the most technically challenging engineering project you've worked on.”
Teck Resources
Mechanical Engineer
Vancouver, BC
Summer 2026Accepted
University of British Columbia · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralMultiple roundsVirtualFast process
No technical engineering questions at all, surprised me. HR on Teams first then a second call with the team lead and a current co-op student working at the site. Behavioral the whole way through, why Teck versus other mining companies, a time you worked on something with safety implications, strengths and weaknesses. Came with relocation support since the role was on site in Highland Valley
Questions Asked
1.“How does a shell-and-tube heat exchanger work”
Bombardier
Mechanical Engineer
Montreal, QC
Fall 2024Accepted
University of Toronto · Mechanical Engineering
4th year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 3 past internships
Average Interview
BehavioralVirtualConversational
had to prepare a technical presentation on a design improvement for one of their aircraft components, pretty unique process. then two separate interviews that were entirely behavioral in STAR format and every single question tied back to their core values like safety and innovation. they want concrete data and metrics in your answers
Questions Asked
1.“How do you stay current with new materials, processes and simulation tools?”
TC Energy
Mechanical Engineer
Calgary, AB
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Calgary · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralVirtual
Interviewers were patient when I needed time to think appreciated that. Got a call about a week after applying, 30 minutes with the team lead, behavioral questions about failure and team conflict
Questions Asked
1.“What is it about TC Energy's work that resonates with you?”
2.“Tell me about a time you had to trade off performance against cost or manufacturability”
Ford
Mechanical Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Winter 2026Accepted
University of Cincinnati · Mechanical Engineering
4th year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 2 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralConversationalVirtual
Games then hirevue then one live interview only 15 minutes fast process
Questions Asked
1.“Whats the difference between machining casting and additive manufacturing”
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Mechanical Engineer
Oshawa, ON
Summer 2026Accepted
Ontario Tech University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralIn-PersonSlow processMultiple rounds
Talk about a time you worked under a tight deadline, a time you solved a problem with limited info. That kind of thing. Behavioral panel with two senior engineers, behavioral questions the whole way. Process took 5 weeks, they warned about that upfront. Security access forms added more time after
Questions Asked
1.“Walk me through the three modes of heat transfer and when each dominates”
2.“Describe a time you collaborated with manufacturing or production on a design that had to change”
Linamar
Mechanical Engineer
Guelph, ON
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Guelph · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 1 past internship
Average Interview
TechnicalMultiple roundsIn-Person
They care a lot about attention to detail here. Technical was with an engineering supervisor, machining tolerances and quality control standards, ran through a CNC manufacturing scenario
Questions Asked
1.“Explain the concept of a factor of safety and how you choose it”
2.“When would you use CFD simulation versus analytical methods for a fluid problem?”
Boeing
Mechanical Engineer
Seattle, WA
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Michigan · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralMultiple roundsVirtual
Nothing technical at all, just two behavioral rounds. Had to confirm relocation. Drug test after offer lol
Questions Asked
1.“What simulation or CAD software have you used? Walk me through a typical workflow.”
Bombardier
Mechanical Engineer
Montreal, QC
Summer 2026Accepted
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.7+ GPA · 1 past internship
Hard Interview
TechnicalResume ReviewMultiple roundsVirtual
They went deep into my second year design project, FEA experience was a big plus. Technical panel with two senior engineers covered structural fatigue, FEA basics and composite materials.
Questions Asked
1.“What do you know about Bombardier that made you apply?”
2.“Explain what resonance is in structural dynamics and how you design to avoid it”
Bombardier
Mechanical Engineer
Montreal, QC
Summer 2026No Offer
McGill University · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralIn-Person
General behavioral questions about why this position and teamwork. A few technical questions about CATIA and Solidworks experience, not difficult just awareness level. Whole thing was 30 to 40 minutes. Interviewers were warm. Montreal/Dorval site
Questions Asked
1.“Can you tell me why you applied to Bombardier”
2.“Describe a time you had to meet extremely tight dimensional or performance tolerances.”
Barrick Gold
Mechanical Engineer
Toronto, ON
Summer 2025Accepted
University of New Brunswick · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralVirtual
Webex interview with two engineers. Situational questions about handling equipment failure mid shift, safety focused throughout. Had to give a specific example of stopping unsafe work. Know the values going in cannot stress this enough
Questions Asked
1.“What is GD&T and when is it important to use?”
Magna International
Mechanical Engineer
Aurora, ON
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Waterloo · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships
Average Interview
TechnicalResume ReviewMultiple roundsVirtual
They pushed hard on why I chose specific materials in my design project. Technical round was with a couple engineers from product development. GD&T, tolerancing and manufacturing process questions
Questions Asked
1.“What is fatigue failure and what factors contribute to it?”
SaskPower
Mechanical Engineer
Regina, SK
Summer 2026No Offer
University of Saskatchewan · Mechanical Engineering
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Average Interview
TechnicalBehavioralVirtualMultiple rounds
Thought it went well but it didn't. Two rounds on Teams, HR then engineering manager and another engineer. Technical questions about thermodynamics and rotating equipment.
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a time you used engineering analysis to justify a design decision to stakeholders”
Lockheed Martin
Mechanical Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Summer 2025No Offer
Penn State University · Mechanical Engineering
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralSlow processVirtual
One 45 min interview all STAR behavioral, risk on a project and balancing school with extracurriculars and no technical at all which surprised me
Questions Asked
1.“How do you select a material for a load-bearing mechanical component?”
Hatch
Mechanical Engineer
Mississauga, ON
Summer 2026No Offer
McMaster University · Mechanical Engineering
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralVirtualSlow process
Relaxed vibe. HR then manager interview. Asked about lab courses and handling pressure. No offer, took a month
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a design project where your initial approach had to change significantly”
2.“How do you model a bolted joint? What failure modes exist?”
Bruce Power
Mechanical Engineer
Kincardine, ON
Fall 2025Accepted
University of Waterloo · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships
Average Interview
TechnicalBehavioralMultiple roundsVirtual
Got offered a site tour after the offer, pretty cool. Technical interview was with two senior engineers. Piping and stress analysis, some thermodynamics, then a behavioral about communicating a technical recommendation to a non engineer.
Questions Asked
1.“What makes Bruce Power stand out to you as an employer?”
2.“Whats the difference between laminar and turbulent flow?”
Magna International
Mechanical Engineer
Aurora, ON
Summer 2026Accepted
University of Waterloo · Mechanical Engineering
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 2 past internships
Average Interview
TechnicalIn-PersonMultiple roundsResume Review
They clearly read my resume before the call i could tell. Panel had HR, team lead and two technical people. Asked about PID controllers and design decisions on a specific project. In person at Aurora
Questions Asked
1.“Explain the difference between stress and strain. What's the relationship between them?”