Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
I had two rounds of interviews.
The first was with the team manager, and the second was with another team member.
Both interviews were fairly technical, mixed with a few behavioral questions.
They both went directly into the core problem that the team is working on, and we spoke about that for almost three-quarters of the interview. The rest of the time was spent discussing my work and profile.
Questions
It was all about hydraulic systems.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 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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