Process
Screening phone interview with recruiter.
Had a good conversation regarding my work experience.
Questions included:
- What makes you a good engineer?
- What is important to you about a job?
I was submitted to the hiring manager, but there was no follow-up due to an age filter.
Questions
What makes you a good mechanical engineer?
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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
2.0
Great brand recognition, but expect average pay and long hours
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 10, 2012
Pros: People outside of Tesla are really excited about the brand and its mission to bring EVs to an industry that desperately needs it.
* Stock options
* A company with great product and potential
* Work autonomy
Cons: * Average pay (the company is yet profitable)
* Long hours
* Little recognition of hard work
* Hiring people from outside instead of promoting within
2.0
Good But Hard, Time-consuming
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Mission, Texas, United States
December 9, 2021
Pros: It was a good and nice experience.
Cons: is very hard and time consuming
5.0
Good Atmosphere, Long Hours
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
December 17, 2023
Pros: Good atmosphere.
Travel for work.
Cons: Median pay.
Long hours at the office.
- 2.0Great brand recognition, but expect average pay and long hoursMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 10, 2012Pros: People outside of Tesla are really excited about the brand and its mission to bring EVs to an industry that desperately needs it. * Stock options * A company with great product and potential * Work autonomyCons: * Average pay (the company is yet profitable) * Long hours * Little recognition of hard work * Hiring people from outside instead of promoting within
- 2.0Good But Hard, Time-consumingMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeMission, Texas, United StatesDecember 9, 2021Pros: It was a good and nice experience.Cons: is very hard and time consuming
- 5.0Good Atmosphere, Long HoursMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 17, 2023Pros: Good atmosphere. Travel for work.Cons: Median pay. Long hours at the office.
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