Process
Tesla has a vigorous interview process with four steps:
- Recruiter
- Hiring manager
- Panel
- Final
They require you to prepare a presentation to talk about yourself for half an hour, followed by questions from the panel.
Questions
It is a fast-paced environment that may require overtime. Are you accepting of that?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Tesla Manufacturing Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral24%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Manufacturing Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Fast-paced, Meaningful Projects
Manufacturing Engineer • Former Employee
February 9, 2024
Pros: Supportive manager with fast-paced, meaningful projects.
Cons: This job is best for driven, competent individuals--not for anyone who wants an easy job.
3.0
Interesting Projects, Long Hours
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
September 24, 2014
Pros: Get to work on very interesting projects.
Cons: Lots of hours (no work-life balance).
No promotions.
4.0
Great for a Specific Type, Though Frustrating
Manufacturing Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
March 29, 2023
Pros: It is a great experience. Young people get a lot of responsibility. You get full ownership of your zone of responsibility. It is truly gratifying to see the fruits of your labor. There is also admittedly some "cool" factor that helps to motivate you. You need to be the type to grind through a lot of BS for what I expect to be a limited period of time. You come out the other side very strong, though.
Cons: Constantly changing needs from management.
They like to pull their parachutes at the very last second, when they could have benefited so much from doing so earlier. That leads to perpetual uncertainty and stress.
Some illogical decisions from above. Middle management can be a revolving door.
It can be frustrating if you feel like you are being run around in circles needlessly.
- 5.0Fast-paced, Meaningful ProjectsManufacturing Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 9, 2024Pros: Supportive manager with fast-paced, meaningful projects.Cons: This job is best for driven, competent individuals--not for anyone who wants an easy job.
- 3.0Interesting Projects, Long HoursManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2014Pros: Get to work on very interesting projects.Cons: Lots of hours (no work-life balance). No promotions.
- 4.0Great for a Specific Type, Though FrustratingManufacturing Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesMarch 29, 2023Pros: It is a great experience. Young people get a lot of responsibility. You get full ownership of your zone of responsibility. It is truly gratifying to see the fruits of your labor. There is also admittedly some "cool" factor that helps to motivate you. You need to be the type to grind through a lot of BS for what I expect to be a limited period of time. You come out the other side very strong, though.Cons: Constantly changing needs from management. They like to pull their parachutes at the very last second, when they could have benefited so much from doing so earlier. That leads to perpetual uncertainty and stress. Some illogical decisions from above. Middle management can be a revolving door. It can be frustrating if you feel like you are being run around in circles needlessly.
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