Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
March 1, 2012
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Contacted by HR.
Initially, I had three interviews over the phone:
- First, by HR.
- Second, by an Engineer.
- Third, by the head of the group.
I was then called for an onsite interview and was asked to prepare a presentation.
Questions
None
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
25%
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
Positive50%
Neutral38%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
2.0
Lots of work, too many hours, but intense amounts of learning
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 20, 2011
Pros: Proud to work there. Lots of hands-on experience and the freedom to do your own work. Opportunities to take work from beginning to end.
Cons: Disrespectful managers with no regard for regular work hours. Expect to work about 60 hours a week minimum and get paid only for 40 hours. The salary does not compensate for what the company demands of employees. Significant lack of organization throughout the company, which was a constant source of annoyance.
4.0
Battery Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 26, 2016
Pros: Friendly work environment,
good industry experience for interns,
fun products,
interdisciplinary work between departments allows for cool opportunities.
Cons: Not many benefits (no employee gym, no food provided besides cereal and drinks).
Work-life balance can get strained in times of heavy production.
2.0
Group Political Issues
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 13, 2022
Pros: Good for engineering experience growth.
Cons: Political in-groups that slow down efficiency.
- 2.0Lots of work, too many hours, but intense amounts of learningMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 20, 2011Pros: Proud to work there. Lots of hands-on experience and the freedom to do your own work. Opportunities to take work from beginning to end.Cons: Disrespectful managers with no regard for regular work hours. Expect to work about 60 hours a week minimum and get paid only for 40 hours. The salary does not compensate for what the company demands of employees. Significant lack of organization throughout the company, which was a constant source of annoyance.
- 4.0Battery Engineering InternMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 26, 2016Pros: Friendly work environment, good industry experience for interns, fun products, interdisciplinary work between departments allows for cool opportunities.Cons: Not many benefits (no employee gym, no food provided besides cereal and drinks). Work-life balance can get strained in times of heavy production.
- 2.0Group Political IssuesMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 13, 2022Pros: Good for engineering experience growth.Cons: Political in-groups that slow down efficiency.
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