Process
I was asked about side projects and general technical questions.
I also took a technical, timed, take-home written test that spanned a variety of mechanical engineering topics. The test was, on average, of moderate difficulty, as it contained some topics that I hadn't covered since school.
Questions
Tell me about a relevant personal project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 81 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral35%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Good Remote, Tough Quotas
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
November 5, 2022
Pros: Hybrid schedule. Mainly got to work from home.
Cons: Unrealistic expectations. Meeting certain quotas was hard.
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
Great Company, Covid Impact
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
January 9, 2023
Pros: To get experience with the famous company in my study background.
Cons: It's worldwide effect because of COVID-19.
- 4.0Good Remote, Tough QuotasMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 5, 2022Pros: Hybrid schedule. Mainly got to work from home.Cons: Unrealistic expectations. Meeting certain quotas was hard.
- 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.
- 4.0Great Company, Covid ImpactMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJanuary 9, 2023Pros: To get experience with the famous company in my study background.Cons: It's worldwide effect because of COVID-19.
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