Process
There were four rounds of interviews.
First was a 15-question quiz.
Next were two 45-minute interviews with senior engineers working on the team.
The final interview was with the manager.
Questions
Strength of Materials
Heat and Conduction
Different materials used in traditional mechanical 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
5.0
Stellar Projects if you are into Engineering
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
April 2, 2022
Pros: Technically Advanced projects.
Fast-paced.
Work-life balance improved after the Model Y launch.
Cons: The boss man's voice is the only one that matters, even if it might not be what customers really want.
5.0
Innovate, Push Boundaries, Long Hours
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 10, 2017
Pros: Fantastic company to be a design engineer for. They let you try new and exciting things, and constantly push the boundaries of technology. There isn't that much political drag; if you can pitch a good case, you'll be allowed to make and do new things. Great company to build incredible experience with.
Cons: This isn't really a con for me, but the hours can be quite long. I love the work I do, so I voluntarily stay long, but it could be hard if you had a family.
4.0
Great Career Opportunities
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
March 28, 2025
Pros: Ample opportunity to grow within the team and a lot of projects.
Cons: High demand creates a sharper engineer.
- 5.0Stellar Projects if you are into EngineeringMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 2, 2022Pros: Technically Advanced projects. Fast-paced. Work-life balance improved after the Model Y launch.Cons: The boss man's voice is the only one that matters, even if it might not be what customers really want.
- 5.0Innovate, Push Boundaries, Long HoursMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 10, 2017Pros: Fantastic company to be a design engineer for. They let you try new and exciting things, and constantly push the boundaries of technology. There isn't that much political drag; if you can pitch a good case, you'll be allowed to make and do new things. Great company to build incredible experience with.Cons: This isn't really a con for me, but the hours can be quite long. I love the work I do, so I voluntarily stay long, but it could be hard if you had a family.
- 4.0Great Career OpportunitiesMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2025Pros: Ample opportunity to grow within the team and a lot of projects.Cons: High demand creates a sharper engineer.
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