Mechanical Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Fremont, California
April 13, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through college or university.
Interview was multi-stage with direct hiring manager and recruiter. Questions focused on technical knowledge for materials and mechanics. Manager stressed a workaholic attitude and no work life balance. Had no interest in candidate only in technical knowledge.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineering Intern role in Fremont, California.
Success Rate
60%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in Fremont, California is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineering Intern interview process in Fremont, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Intense Pace
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
October 15, 2024
Pros: High-paying job in the Bay Area.
Cons: Lots of work at a fast pace. This is good, but it can be overwhelming.
4.0
Great place to work, horrible hiring process
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 31, 2021
Pros: Amazing cars, challenging projects, and excellent mentors and co-workers.
Cons: The hiring process for converting from intern to full-time was terrible and had nothing to do with performance during the internship.
4.0
Good work, but a small cog in a big clock
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 16, 2024
Pros: Got to get some hands-on work. They trusted me to do work on my own.
Cons: Sometimes I felt like I was doing busy work.
- 5.0Great Pay, Intense PaceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2024Pros: High-paying job in the Bay Area.Cons: Lots of work at a fast pace. This is good, but it can be overwhelming.
- 4.0Great place to work, horrible hiring processMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 31, 2021Pros: Amazing cars, challenging projects, and excellent mentors and co-workers.Cons: The hiring process for converting from intern to full-time was terrible and had nothing to do with performance during the internship.
- 4.0Good work, but a small cog in a big clockMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2024Pros: Got to get some hands-on work. They trusted me to do work on my own.Cons: Sometimes I felt like I was doing busy work.
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