Mechanical Engineering Intern Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks.
Very chill, the engineers lead them and are laid back. Technical questions were decently hard but not too crazy, just know your fundamentals well. I got a few answers wrong, but they like if you show how you think.
Questions
I was asked to describe the relationship between gear ratio and speed and how it applies to vehicles.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Mechanical Engineering Intern role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
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- 5.0Mechanical Engineering InternMechanical Engineering Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 18, 2020Pros: - Work is interesting and exciting - Fast-paced - Smart teamsCons: - Pay - Can work very long hours
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