I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Yamato (Grafton, WI) in Nov 2025
Interview
I was contacted for a phone interview, and after the phone interview I was invited in for a 2-hour skills test which featured the use of Autodesk Inventor.
The HR employee for the phone interview did not know what CAD software the engineering group used, and made it seem like they might have used 2D AutoCAD the most. This was not the case as the 2-hour in-detail skills test involved Autodesk Inventor only. I made it quite clear on my resume that my most widely-used software packages were PTC CREO and SolidWorks.
They also seemed to struggle with the in-person skills test appointment, as the phone system/intercom system was not working properly, and they did not know who I was upon arrival.
The rejection email after the in-person test, although prompt, never made it to my inbox or spam folder which means that most email hosts have deemed it an automated spam response from their ATS system.
Overall a very souring experience which made me view Yamato Corp. USA in a negative light, especially after seeing multiple other engineer positions of the same name posted a week later. It is clear this Grafton location is a very remote branch of the core Yamato corporation that is only there for tax or USA presence use, not actual function or engineering. That or they are looking for 100% perfect fit employees to save them from whatever pickle they are in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How familar are you with the product engineering process?
Are you okay with travel to our other locations in Europe, which includes Poland?
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Yamato (Curitiba) in May 2025
Interview
Aparentemente bom e um ambiente agradável, mas sem flexibilidade em horário, equipe boa e agradável, refeição no local , próximo a pontos de ônibus e numa área central,, facilidade pra chegar tanto pra ir embora
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Yamato (Milwaukee, WI) in Apr 2023
Interview
Unprofessional. Was interviewed and received a canned regrets email response back. Lack of courage, professionalism and integrity, to call and provide feedback. Offering $80K for a Product Manager role - well below market