Process
The interview process was essentially an exam that tested my knowledge of basic engineering principles. Although these are basic principles, it seemed as if they did not know that such facts could be googled if they were needed.
Questions
The points on a stress-strain curve are:
- Elastic Limit
- Proportional Limit
- Yield Point
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- Fracture Point
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
63%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineering roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive88%
Neutral13%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineering interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Great Team, Late Hours
Mechanical Engineering • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
February 21, 2024
Pros: Great team, lots of work.
Cons: Hard deadlines, so late hours.
5.0
Good Job, Bad Life
Mechanical Engineering • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 9, 2021
Pros: Nice job at it, Sue.
Cons: Bad work-life balance for daily workers.
3.0
Great place to learn
Mechanical Engineering • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 16, 2021
Pros: - Lots of learning experience.
- Work alongside world-class engineers.
- Pay is comparable, not that high.
- Well-recognized name.
- Chance to work on amazing products.
Cons: - Extreme overtime (paid for interns, not full-time)
- No opportunity to get to know your co-workers
- Work seems to be the only priority for everyone
- Hard to get feedback or time from managers
- Ridiculous timelines that are never met
- Successes are not celebrated nearly enough (onto the next problem mentality)
- 5.0Great Team, Late HoursMechanical Engineering • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesFebruary 21, 2024Pros: Great team, lots of work.Cons: Hard deadlines, so late hours.
- 5.0Good Job, Bad LifeMechanical Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 9, 2021Pros: Nice job at it, Sue.Cons: Bad work-life balance for daily workers.
- 3.0Great place to learnMechanical Engineering • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 16, 2021Pros: - Lots of learning experience. - Work alongside world-class engineers. - Pay is comparable, not that high. - Well-recognized name. - Chance to work on amazing products.Cons: - Extreme overtime (paid for interns, not full-time) - No opportunity to get to know your co-workers - Work seems to be the only priority for everyone - Hard to get feedback or time from managers - Ridiculous timelines that are never met - Successes are not celebrated nearly enough (onto the next problem mentality)
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