Process
Very technical with multiple rounds. They had me talk to SMEs on the team up to the manager.
They would go really in-depth on first principles until I couldn't answer any more, and then they revealed the answer. Any inconsistencies I had in my reasoning they picked up fast on and questioned.
Questions
Failure point of a simple supported beam vs cantilever
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Design Intern role.
Success Rate
56%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Design Intern roles is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive78%
Neutral22%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Design Intern interview process.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Mechanical Design Intern
Mechanical Design Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
April 5, 2025
Pros: - food
- community
- people
- environment
- work
Cons: Long hours in the office, depending on your team.
1.0
Learning But No Work-life Balance
Mechanical Design Intern • Current Employee
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
September 23, 2022
Pros: Very much to learn, and a lot of cross-shop communication.
Cons: No work-life balance.
Communication gap.
5.0
Engaging and fast-paced
Mechanical Design Intern • Former Employee
January 26, 2021
Pros: Lots of innovative work to do.
Cons: Sometimes a little too hectic or chaotic.
- 5.0Mechanical Design InternMechanical Design Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesApril 5, 2025Pros: - food - community - people - environment - workCons: Long hours in the office, depending on your team.
- 1.0Learning But No Work-life BalanceMechanical Design Intern • Current EmployeeBerlin, Berlin, GermanySeptember 23, 2022Pros: Very much to learn, and a lot of cross-shop communication.Cons: No work-life balance. Communication gap.
- 5.0Engaging and fast-pacedMechanical Design Intern • Former EmployeeJanuary 26, 2021Pros: Lots of innovative work to do.Cons: Sometimes a little too hectic or chaotic.
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