Mechanical Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
I applied online, and a recruiter reached out to schedule a phone screening. They asked about my experiences. Following that, there were two technical interviews with members of the hiring team. They also went into detail about the specifics of the team's work.
Questions
Why do you want to work for Tesla?
You have $15 to determine how many Ping-Pong balls you can fit into a school bus. How would you go about determining that?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineering Intern role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineering Intern interview process in Hawthorne, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 3.0Good learning experience, but bad work-life balanceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 1, 2022Pros: Good learning experience, good investment in employees.Cons: Bad work-life balance, high stress, and instability.
- 4.0A good experienceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2023Pros: You can learn a lot and make an impact even as an intern.Cons: The hours can be long, and the timelines are faster than at other companies.
- 5.0Helpful Team, Low Canadian PayMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 4, 2023Pros: Lots of work with senior and staff engineers, although some of it won’t be given unless you ask for it. Everybody at the office is super helpful and kind. Great management.Cons: The Canadian office pays less than half of the California office. There are not a lot of tools available for tinkering, at least for mechanical design.
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