Senior Controls Engineer Interview Experience - Fremont, California
Process
I applied online via LinkedIn and was pleasantly surprised to receive an email response.
Had a phone screen with the recruiting manager, followed by a phone interview with an engineering manager the next week.
Another week later, the recruiting manager contacted me to set up an in-person interview at the facility in Fremont, CA for the following week.
The in-person interview comprised of:
- A 30-minute presentation where I had to describe a technical challenge I had faced.
- Back-to-back 30-minute interviews with six engineers/managers.
The following week, I received an offer.
Questions
Technical questions regarding machine guarding and emergency stop circuits, etc.
Nothing too difficult or out of the ordinary.
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Tesla Work Experiences
- 5.0Fast-paced, cutthroat, and a lot of fun.Senior Controls Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesJune 30, 2022Pros: Constantly changing and adapting. Wide variety of problems to work on. Can be cut-throat, which is good for high performers.Cons: There really isn't a corporate culture or structure (which could be good or bad). Expectations and work culture vary greatly between teams.
- 4.0Great first job out of collegeSenior Controls Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2021Pros: As a woman, I did not feel that I was treated differently. Lots of job satisfaction from the Tesla mission. Lots of stock bonuses. Fast-paced environment. High responsibility, even for recent graduates. Significant career development if you have a good manager.Cons: Experience can vary depending on team or manager. Potential for extremely long work hours. Poor planning can lead to burnout and overwork during crunch times. Can be paid more at other Silicon Valley jobs.
- 5.0Great Opportunities; your mileage may varySenior Controls Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2021Pros: Extreme creative freedom Very smart, helpful coworkers Opportunity to have great impactCons: It's a lot of work! It can be disorganized. You may need to guide yourself.
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