Process
It's okay, but very intense. Be prepared to answer numbers, as the interviewees do not know how to use Google and expect you to memorize them. HR does not know how to pick candidates at all.
Questions
What is the required torque for an M5 bolt? Please provide an exact number.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 97 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Design Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Design Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral35%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
3.0
Good for new graduates to grow
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 18, 2023
Pros: Good option for a new graduate to grow.
Cons: A lot of management conflicts and engineering decisions are highly dependent on Elon.
5.0
Working at Tesla
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 3, 2025
Pros: Tesla will offer you challenging problems to solve, which are great for your development as a professional.
You will work with great and talented engineers that will uplevel your way of thinking.
Cons: Work-life balance is hard to maintain, depending on the project you’re working on.
5.0
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
August 13, 2022
Pros: The culture and work environment were very encouraging.
Cons: Hire more people since understaffed a little.
- 3.0Good for new graduates to growMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2023Pros: Good option for a new graduate to grow.Cons: A lot of management conflicts and engineering decisions are highly dependent on Elon.
- 5.0Working at TeslaMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 3, 2025Pros: Tesla will offer you challenging problems to solve, which are great for your development as a professional. You will work with great and talented engineers that will uplevel your way of thinking.Cons: Work-life balance is hard to maintain, depending on the project you’re working on.
- 5.0Mechanical Design Engineer InternMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 13, 2022Pros: The culture and work environment were very encouraging.Cons: Hire more people since understaffed a little.
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