Hero MotoCorp

Engineering work

Hero MotoCorp is a leading manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, providing a wide range of opportunities for mechanical engineering graduates. The company focuses on the design, development, and manufacturing of two-wheelers, involving various aspects of mechanical engineering such as product design, materials engineering, and manufacturing processes. Mechanical engineers at Hero MotoCorp may work on improving vehicle performance, enhancing fuel efficiency, and developing new models.

Selection preparation

The official role or campus notice determines eligibility and selection stages. Prepare for possible aptitude and technical assessments, project discussions and interviews; these suggestions do not establish the company’s current hiring sequence.

What to revise

• Engineering Mechanics › Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Mechanics › Statics of Particles
• Engineering Mechanics › Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
• Engineering Mechanics › Centroid and Center of Gravity
• Engineering Mechanics › Analysis of Structures
• Engineering Mechanics (whole subject)
• Strength of Materials (whole subject)
• Theory of Machines (whole subject)
• Machine Design (whole subject)
• Fluid Mechanics (whole subject)
• Heat Transfer (whole subject)
• Thermodynamics (whole subject)
• Manufacturing & Materials (whole subject)
• Industrial Engineering (whole subject)

Practice questions

These are original practice questions, not claims about past company interviews.

1. Explain the working principle of a four-stroke engine. A four-stroke engine operates through four distinct strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. During the intake stroke, the engine draws in air-fuel mixture, compresses it in the compression stroke, ignites it in the power stroke, and expels the exhaust gases in the exhaust stroke.

2. What is the difference between stress and strain? Stress is the internal force per unit area within materials that arises from externally applied forces, while engineering normal strain is change in length divided by original length, a dimensionless ratio.

3. How do you determine the centroid of a composite area? The centroid of a composite area can be determined by dividing the area into simpler shapes, calculating the centroid of each shape, and then using the principle of moments to find the overall centroid.

4. What are the main types of gears used in mechanical systems? The main types of gears include spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears, and rack and pinion. Each type has specific applications based on the direction of force and the speed of operation.

5. Describe the process of heat treatment and its purpose. Heat treatment involves heating and cooling metals in a controlled manner to alter their physical and mechanical properties without intentionally reshaping them; distortion may occur. It is used to increase strength, hardness, and resistance to wear.

6. What is the Bernoulli's equation and where is it applied? Bernoulli's equation relates the pressure, velocity, and elevation in a moving fluid, assuming incompressibility and no friction. It is commonly applied in fluid dynamics to analyze fluid flow in pipes and airfoils.

Before the interview

• Review your academic projects and internships, focusing on those related to automotive or mechanical engineering.
• Brush up on core mechanical engineering subjects and practical applications.
• Research Hero MotoCorp's latest products, innovations, and market position.
• Prepare to discuss how your skills and experiences align with the company's goals and values.

Official company overview.