Process
A brief introduction was followed by a transition into a combination of technical questions and discussions on personal projects. The technical questions were relatively straightforward, mostly involving solid mechanics and various undergraduate-level mechanical engineering topics.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
42%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral42%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Good company. Learned a lot
Mechanical Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 9, 2024
Pros: Good company. Learned a lot.
Cons: Lots of working long hours.
5.0
Smart Engineers, Bureaucratic Hindrance
Mechanical Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
February 26, 2024
Pros: I learned quite a bit under smart engineers.
Cons: Very bureaucratic, and there was very little room to be rewarded for success.
5.0
Mechanical engineering intern
Mechanical Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States
October 29, 2018
Pros: Challenging and fast-paced.
Good pay with relocation package.
Great name recognition.
Cons: Transition to a full-time position is challenging.
- 5.0Good company. Learned a lotMechanical Engineer Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2024Pros: Good company. Learned a lot.Cons: Lots of working long hours.
- 5.0Smart Engineers, Bureaucratic HindranceMechanical Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2024Pros: I learned quite a bit under smart engineers.Cons: Very bureaucratic, and there was very little room to be rewarded for success.
- 5.0Mechanical engineering internMechanical Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeBrooklyn Park, Minnesota, United StatesOctober 29, 2018Pros: Challenging and fast-paced. Good pay with relocation package. Great name recognition.Cons: Transition to a full-time position is challenging.
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