Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
December 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a simple phone call. I asked some technical questions and then asked a question about the role.
The interview covered very average questions. I had hoped to move to the next stage, but I never heard back from them.
I was a little disappointed with their communication.
Questions
What is GD&T and what is tolerance stacking?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
27%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral33%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Always Learning, Team Dependent
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 8, 2025
Pros: Constantly learning new things everyday.
Cons: Experience can vary depending on the team.
4.0
Fast-paced, Good Team, Okay Culture
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 16, 2025
Pros: Awesome product, great team, a lot to learn.
Cons: Need to move very fast, sometimes not with great accuracy. Okayish culture.
4.0
Not for everyone... but special none the less.
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 24, 2025
Pros: Really exciting and cutting-edge work.
Cons: Changing executive directions leads to a lot of scrapped time. The only constant is change.
- 4.0Always Learning, Team DependentMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Constantly learning new things everyday.Cons: Experience can vary depending on the team.
- 4.0Fast-paced, Good Team, Okay CultureMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2025Pros: Awesome product, great team, a lot to learn.Cons: Need to move very fast, sometimes not with great accuracy. Okayish culture.
- 4.0Not for everyone... but special none the less.Mechanical Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 24, 2025Pros: Really exciting and cutting-edge work.Cons: Changing executive directions leads to a lot of scrapped time. The only constant is change.
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