Mechanical Design Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
I had a phone interview lasting approximately 45 minutes with the recruiter.
However, I never had the opportunity to speak with the hiring managers and did not receive a callback.
I understand that companies and managers are busy, but we also have much more to share about ourselves if given the opportunity.
Questions
Why would I like to work at Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Design Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 4.0A Good Place to Learn Cutting-Edge TechMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 30, 2025Pros: Good medical benefits & Great peopleCons: No work-life balance at all.
- 2.0Good learning, horrible work cultureMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 30, 2021Pros: Decent pay for a mechanical engineer intern. Very good learning curve.Cons: Horrible work culture. Some managers are tough to work with, and they expect you to work more than 10 hours a day, every day.
- 4.0Good Pay, Too Much WorkMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 25, 2023Pros: Nice food and a nice salary.Cons: Bad work habits, lots of work.
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