Process
The Zoom call focused on GD&T.
The entire interview was on the datums of a part, what controls you would place on it, critical areas, and important things you would want to know in the event of machining it.
Questions
Where would you select the three datums for this part?
What degrees of freedom does each datum constrain?
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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
3.0
Great for building experience
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
December 8, 2024
Pros: There is no shortage of work to do.
Cons: High expectations to work long hours.
4.0
Good pay, hard work
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
April 7, 2025
Pros: Rewarding environment
Exceptional team
Good salary
Cons: Some team environments may be toxic.
Bad work/life balance.
4.0
Great Company, Good Management
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 11, 2021
Pros: Good cafe, management is good.
Cons: No cons. Great company with a great vision.
- 3.0Great for building experienceMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesDecember 8, 2024Pros: There is no shortage of work to do.Cons: High expectations to work long hours.
- 4.0Good pay, hard workMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: Rewarding environment Exceptional team Good salaryCons: Some team environments may be toxic. Bad work/life balance.
- 4.0Great Company, Good ManagementMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 11, 2021Pros: Good cafe, management is good.Cons: No cons. Great company with a great vision.
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