Process
There were two phone screen calls initially with the hiring managers, and then a mechanical engineering test.
It was followed by an onsite interview, which has 5-6 interviews and a presentation.
Questions
Mechanical Engineering Basics related to Design Engineering
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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 people to work with
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
April 22, 2024
Pros: Great people to work with.
Cons: Maybe improve benefits and...
2.0
Exciting projects but lacking administrative support
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Louisville, CO
August 11, 2026
Pros: There are exciting projects, a fast pace, and variety in the projects.
Cons: There was a lack of any administrative support, including HR, ADA, and IT.
3.0
Smart People, High Stress
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 14, 2017
Pros: really smart people
really cool things
Cons: High stress, long commute if office in Palo Alto.
- 4.0Great people to work withMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 22, 2024Pros: Great people to work with.Cons: Maybe improve benefits and...
- 2.0Exciting projects but lacking administrative supportMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeLouisville, COAugust 11, 2026Pros: There are exciting projects, a fast pace, and variety in the projects.Cons: There was a lack of any administrative support, including HR, ADA, and IT.
- 3.0Smart People, High StressMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2017Pros: really smart people really cool thingsCons: High stress, long commute if office in Palo Alto.
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