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Mechanical Design Engineer II Interview Experience - Austin, Texas

January 31, 2026

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.

Prescreening questions via email:

Describe three most complex technical issues you solved?
Employment status, work authorization, availability, relocation, compensation expectation

1st technical round (Sr. Engineer) next would be back-to-back technical rounds.

Questions

1st technical round (Sr. Engineer):

Based on fundamentals: cantilever beam, bolt (basics, preload)
Tell me about a recent problem you solved?
What do you do for fun outside work?

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Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer II roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Design Engineer II interview process in Austin, Texas.

Tesla Work Experiences

Sucks the life out of you

Mechanical Design Engineer II • Former Employee

Fremont, California, United States

Pros: The place is a nightmare.

Cons: Work-life balance, work environment, affordability.

Sucks the life out of you

Mechanical Design Engineer II • Former Employee

Fremont, California, United States

Pros: The place is a nightmare.

Cons: Work-life balance, work environment, affordability.

Great Team, Fast Pace

Engineering Manager • Current Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

November 6, 2022

Pros: Great team, committed to the overall company success.

Cons: Pressure to deliver fast and furious.

Great Team, Fast Pace

Engineering Manager • Current Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

November 6, 2022

Pros: Great team, committed to the overall company success.

Cons: Pressure to deliver fast and furious.

Fast Learning, Tough Work

Cell Engineer • Former Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

Pros: Fast-paced environment. Lot of learning new skills.

Cons: Very rigorous work environment and extra workhorse.

Fast Learning, Tough Work

Cell Engineer • Former Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

Pros: Fast-paced environment. Lot of learning new skills.

Cons: Very rigorous work environment and extra workhorse.

Sucks the life out of you

Mechanical Design Engineer II • Former Employee

Fremont, California, United States

Pros: The place is a nightmare.

Cons: Work-life balance, work environment, affordability.

1.0
Sucks the life out of you
Mechanical Design Engineer II • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
May 11, 2023
Pros: The place is a nightmare.
Cons: Work-life balance, work environment, affordability.

Great Team, Fast Pace

Engineering Manager • Current Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

November 6, 2022

Pros: Great team, committed to the overall company success.

Cons: Pressure to deliver fast and furious.

4.0
Great Team, Fast Pace
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
November 6, 2022
Pros: Great team, committed to the overall company success.
Cons: Pressure to deliver fast and furious.

Fast Learning, Tough Work

Cell Engineer • Former Employee

Austin, Texas, United States

Pros: Fast-paced environment. Lot of learning new skills.

Cons: Very rigorous work environment and extra workhorse.

4.0
Fast Learning, Tough Work
Cell Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
April 11, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced environment. Lot of learning new skills.
Cons: Very rigorous work environment and extra workhorse.

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