| 1 | Describe methods you have found effective to monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production. |  | 
																
									| 2 | What factors do you consider when designing self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures? |  | 
																
									| 3 | Walk me through how you would design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems. |  | 
																	
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									| 4 | Name a time when you published engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results. |  | 
																
									| 5 | How often have you provided consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control? |  | 
																
									| 6 | What is the most challenging part of overseeing the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements? |  | 
																
									| 7 | What methods have you found helpful when analyzing existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements? Share an example. |  | 
																
									| 8 | Walk me through how you would research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication. |  | 
																
									| 9 | Share your approach to identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs. |  | 
																
									| 10 | What kind of experience do you have designing, developing, or implementing control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems? |  | 
																	
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									| 11 | Share an example when you created mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts. |  | 
																
									| 12 | What are your skills when creating embedded software design programs? Share an example. |  | 
																
									| 13 | Describe methods you have found useful when conducting studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment? |  | 
																
									| 14 | Describe an experience when you developed electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining. |  | 
																
									| 15 | What is the most challenging part of designing mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes? |  |