Mechanical Design Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
September 18, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Long interview process.
Overall, there were 4 rounds of interviews. The process was very technical.
In the technical interview, questions were related to:
- Solid mechanics
- Analysis
- Design criteria
- Cost analysis
- FEA
I did not hear back afterward.
Questions
Behavioral questions. Situational questions. Technical questions.
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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
15%
Pass 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
Positive50%
Neutral29%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
3.0
Energetic Pace, Rude Colleagues
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 24, 2024
Pros: Energetic, fast-paced, open work environment.
Cons: Rude employees, too much work, bad work-life balance.
5.0
Supported Learning, Siloed Work
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 11, 2023
Pros: Treat you like a full-time employee in terms of projects and work intensity, but support you as though you are still learning.
Cons: Work is starting to become siloed.
5.0
Incredible workplace, very demanding
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 12, 2021
Pros: Very high responsibility. Can make a huge impact with little barrier to entry.
Cons: Very low work-life balance. High-pressure work environment.
- 3.0Energetic Pace, Rude ColleaguesMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 24, 2024Pros: Energetic, fast-paced, open work environment.Cons: Rude employees, too much work, bad work-life balance.
- 5.0Supported Learning, Siloed WorkMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 11, 2023Pros: Treat you like a full-time employee in terms of projects and work intensity, but support you as though you are still learning.Cons: Work is starting to become siloed.
- 5.0Incredible workplace, very demandingMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 12, 2021Pros: Very high responsibility. Can make a huge impact with little barrier to entry.Cons: Very low work-life balance. High-pressure work environment.
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