Process
I went through a technical interview, then an ME test, then a final round of interviews with a design challenge. The whole process was very technically focused and thorough. Holistically, employees spent extra time in interviews to thoroughly analyze my knowledge.
Questions
Heat dissipation and statics questions
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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
4.0
Great company for a career start when you're young
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
September 9, 2024
Pros: - Diverse and exciting product line-up
- Fast-paced, innovative environment
- Brilliant design teams with open communication across departments
- Intelligent, driven, and committed workforce
Cons: The only constant is change.
Job titles are fluid, and reorganization of departments happens often, resulting in an unstable work environment.
High turnover.
Elon is essentially unregulated and rewards himself by stacking the board of directors in his favor while limiting compensation increases for the majority of the company.
4.0
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
December 7, 2020
Pros: Aprendes mucho, te apoyan libremente, comida gratis.
Cons: Horas muy largas; you don't have time for other things.
3.0
Valuable exposure in automotive, but tough colleague interactions
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
September 12, 2026
Pros: - Exposure and ownership in engineering and manufacturing at the highest levels in automotive.
Cons: It was hard to get along with colleagues beyond work-related matters.
- 4.0Great company for a career start when you're youngMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2024Pros: - Diverse and exciting product line-up - Fast-paced, innovative environment - Brilliant design teams with open communication across departments - Intelligent, driven, and committed workforceCons: The only constant is change. Job titles are fluid, and reorganization of departments happens often, resulting in an unstable work environment. High turnover. Elon is essentially unregulated and rewards himself by stacking the board of directors in his favor while limiting compensation increases for the majority of the company.
- 4.0Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesDecember 7, 2020Pros: Aprendes mucho, te apoyan libremente, comida gratis.Cons: Horas muy largas; you don't have time for other things.
- 3.0Valuable exposure in automotive, but tough colleague interactionsMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CASeptember 12, 2026Pros: - Exposure and ownership in engineering and manufacturing at the highest levels in automotive.Cons: It was hard to get along with colleagues beyond work-related matters.
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