Process
First, the interviewer and I exchanged a short introduction. Then, they asked me to talk about an experience of my choice. I explained my experience, and they followed up with relevant questions regarding it.
Questions
Talk about an experience of your choice.
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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
Helpful Team, Low Canadian Pay
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 4, 2023
Pros: 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.
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
Unique Mechanical Engineering experience
Mechanical Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 16, 2021
Pros: Overtime hands-on outside of design.
Cons: Open workspace, not as much exposure to Tesla outside of the current team.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4.0Unique Mechanical Engineering experienceMechanical Engineering Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 16, 2021Pros: Overtime hands-on outside of design.Cons: Open workspace, not as much exposure to Tesla outside of the current team.
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