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      Mechanical Engineer Interview

      10 Aug 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Montreal, QC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at VIA Rail Canada (Montreal, QC) in Jun 2019

      Interview

      Interview in 3 rounds with engineers and managers. People were very friendly. The first one was only with a manager, The second one was the same manager and a projet engineer. The final one was with a projet engineer and a few engineer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe the failure modes of a train underbody in certain situations.
      Answer question

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      Mechanical Engineer Interview

      9 Sept 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Montreal, QC
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at VIA Rail Canada (Montreal, QC) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      Pretty intensive, including three rounds: high-level with HR, technical interview with hiring manager, and on-site meeting with team. Process was systematic and instilled confidence that they knew what they were looking for.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a time where you had to solve a technical problem. What process did you follow?
      Answer question

      Mechanical Engineer Interview

      21 Oct 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Montreal, QC
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at VIA Rail Canada (Montreal, QC) in Aug 2021

      Interview

      First interview questions were good, to the point, and relevant. First contact with the recruitment team was positive and left me feeling like VIA knew exactly what they were looking for.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What my goals were. What kind of work environment I succeeded best in.
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