Process
I was first given a background of the specific engineering team and what they were looking for.
I then introduced myself and answered questions about my experience on my resume.
Lastly, there was a technical question session.
Questions
Which beam cross-section type would result in the stiffest beam structure?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering Intern roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral26%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Probably the best internship experience so far
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 14, 2017
Pros: Great work and team culture, challenging projects, helpful co-workers, world-class mentoring. You can learn a lot in a very short time.
Cons: Hectic (not stressful if you love what you are working on)
4.0
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 19, 2022
Pros: You work with very smart and dedicated engineers on some pretty cool projects.
Interns are given high expectations and often perform similar tasks to those of full-time engineers.
Tesla provided a one-time $2.8K relocation stipend and paid for flights to and from my university.
Cons: Some teams may expect you to work overtime, although overtime pay is pretty good. There is always more work that needs to be done, which results in little downtime.
Parking is terrible at Fremont and Deer Creek. I would advise biking or walking if you can.
4.0
Cutting-edge technology, a bit chaotic
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
March 17, 2022
Pros: Everyone is bringing their A game and doing cool things.
Cons: In general, people are working close to their limit.
- 5.0Probably the best internship experience so farMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2017Pros: Great work and team culture, challenging projects, helpful co-workers, world-class mentoring. You can learn a lot in a very short time.Cons: Hectic (not stressful if you love what you are working on)
- 4.0Mechanical Engineering InternMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 19, 2022Pros: You work with very smart and dedicated engineers on some pretty cool projects. Interns are given high expectations and often perform similar tasks to those of full-time engineers. Tesla provided a one-time $2.8K relocation stipend and paid for flights to and from my university.Cons: Some teams may expect you to work overtime, although overtime pay is pretty good. There is always more work that needs to be done, which results in little downtime. Parking is terrible at Fremont and Deer Creek. I would advise biking or walking if you can.
- 4.0Cutting-edge technology, a bit chaoticMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeMarch 17, 2022Pros: Everyone is bringing their A game and doing cool things.Cons: In general, people are working close to their limit.
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