Mercury Racing Systems Engineering Co-Op
Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a class project or personal project where you had to build or test something mechanical or electrical with your own hands.
whether they have real hands-on fabrication or test experience beyond just coursework theory
Tell me about a time you had to collect and analyze data to draw a conclusion, even if it was for a lab report.
comfort with the collect-data-establish-facts-draw-conclusions process the job description names directly
Describe a time you worked under general supervision, meaning nobody was checking in on you constantly. How did you keep yourself on track?
self-motivation and reliability since the role explicitly requires working under general supervision
Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical problem to someone who wasn't as familiar with the details as you were.
communication skills for working alongside experienced engineers on a small team
Technical
Walk me through how you'd measure the bore diameter of an engine cylinder using calipers or a gauge, and what could throw off that measurement.
basic familiarity with hand tools and measurement instruments and whether they understand sources of error
What do you know about how a powertrain or drivetrain moves power from the engine to the propeller or wheels?
baseline understanding of powertrain fundamentals since the posting calls this out as required
Have you used Python, C, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink for anything, even a class assignment? Tell me what you built.
real coding exposure versus just listing tools on a resume
What coursework have you taken in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, or mechatronics, and which one do you feel strongest in?
depth of relevant academic foundation, not just that a box was checked
Have you used any CAD software? Tell me about something you modeled or a drawing you had to interpret.
practical CAD exposure that would help them read or contribute to prototype drawings
Situational
Say you're running a component validation test and the data looks completely different from what you expected. What do you do next?
whether they troubleshoot methodically instead of guessing or panicking
If you were assembling a prototype and the instructions didn't match the part in front of you, what would you do before proceeding?
judgment around safety and communication versus just pushing forward on their own
If a test on an engine component is behind schedule and you're asked to speed things up, but you also notice something that seems unsafe, what do you do?
whether they prioritize safety over pressure to move fast, especially around engine testing
You're asked to help instrument a test setup to capture temperature and pressure data during an engine run. What would you want to know before you start hooking things up?
practical thinking about test instrumentation setup and asking the right clarifying questions before acting
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