Process
There were initial written questions, followed by a video interview, then a ME test, and a second interview. This whole process took several weeks. It was an intense but fair interview.
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
5.0
Great Flexibility, Challenging Deadlines
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Reno, Nevada, United States
February 12, 2019
Pros: Flexibility, Culture, and Management are the pros.
Cons: Deadlines are sometimes not practical.
5.0
Talented Coworkers, Unbalanced Life
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
March 13, 2021
Pros: very talented coworkers, changing the world!
Cons: Work-life balance is poor.
4.0
Fast-paced, Demanding, Outcome-driven
Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 24, 2024
Pros: Fast-paced work environment and highly outcome-driven.
Cons: Demanding work creates more work pressure.
- 5.0Great Flexibility, Challenging DeadlinesMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeReno, Nevada, United StatesFebruary 12, 2019Pros: Flexibility, Culture, and Management are the pros.Cons: Deadlines are sometimes not practical.
- 5.0Talented Coworkers, Unbalanced LifeMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaMarch 13, 2021Pros: very talented coworkers, changing the world!Cons: Work-life balance is poor.
- 4.0Fast-paced, Demanding, Outcome-drivenMechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 24, 2024Pros: Fast-paced work environment and highly outcome-driven.Cons: Demanding work creates more work pressure.
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