Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Reno, Nevada
November 6, 2025
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Process
Phone screen, Technical foundations test (1 hour, 10 questions on statics, dynamics, E&M, circuits, etc. – sent as PDF and returned via email), technical interviews, on-site behavioral and technical interviews with portfolio presentation.
Questions
Determine the optimal packing efficiency of cylindrical battery cells in a rectangular battery pack.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role in Reno, Nevada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Reno, Nevada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Reno, Nevada.
Tesla Work Experiences
3.0
Good Collaboration, Lacking Facilities
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 19, 2025
Pros: Very good communication and collaboration with everyone.
Cons: Facilities, salary, and sometimes the workload.
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.
1.0
Cool But Stressful Experience
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 24, 2025
Pros: It was cool, I guess.
Cons: It was very stressful too.
- 3.0Good Collaboration, Lacking FacilitiesMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 19, 2025Pros: Very good communication and collaboration with everyone.Cons: Facilities, salary, and sometimes the workload.
- 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.
- 1.0Cool But Stressful ExperienceMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 24, 2025Pros: It was cool, I guess.Cons: It was very stressful too.
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