Process
First round was a video call.
Recruiter did not ask for any of my background info.
Asked a series of 4 technical questions that were average in difficulty, and then ran out of time before I could ask questions.
Questions
What does a stress vs strain diagram look like?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 94 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Great Opportunity, Tough Work-Life Balance
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
December 8, 2023
Pros: Get lots of responsibility and opportunity from the start.
Opportunity to work with very bright, motivated, and connected people on some of the most high-tech products in the world.
Cons: Work-life balance can be horrible at times, especially around major project milestones.
5.0
Great Place, Good Money
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
California City, California, United States
February 16, 2025
Pros: Great place to work and earn money.
Cons: Nothing that I can think of.
4.0
Overall, it's pretty fast-paced and nice
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 16, 2024
Pros: Good reputation in the job market
Cons: Office politics and sometimes unrealistic deadlines
- 4.0Great Opportunity, Tough Work-Life BalanceMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 8, 2023Pros: Get lots of responsibility and opportunity from the start. Opportunity to work with very bright, motivated, and connected people on some of the most high-tech products in the world.Cons: Work-life balance can be horrible at times, especially around major project milestones.
- 5.0Great Place, Good MoneyMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCalifornia City, California, United StatesFebruary 16, 2025Pros: Great place to work and earn money.Cons: Nothing that I can think of.
- 4.0Overall, it's pretty fast-paced and niceMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 16, 2024Pros: Good reputation in the job marketCons: Office politics and sometimes unrealistic deadlines
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