Process
First, there is a phone interview.
Then, a pre-interview test.
Next, the in-person interview, during which they ask a little about you, then proceed to give you a small project to solve. Anticipate 4 hours.
Questions
This is a part we produce. How would you assemble it to the car?
Model the automated process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Awesome company to work at, but bad pay
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
January 25, 2024
Pros: Tons of responsibility. Really engaging projects. Impactful. Pretty decent work-life balance.
Cons: Way lower than Bay Area salary. Unless you started before 2020, you'll struggle financially unless you're fine with 2-3 roommates.
Also starting to feel corporate with career progression. Chances are there are about 4 people ahead of you in the ladder.
4.0
High stress, high reward
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 1, 2023
Pros: Get to work on a cool product.
You learn a lot on the job.
Non-bureaucratic work environment.
Cons: Unpredictable hours.
High stress.
Highly competitive environment.
1.0
Would not recommend
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 9, 2025
Pros: Get to work on cool projects.
Cons: The culture is very toxic. The CEO is not engaged. The hours are very long.
- 4.0Awesome company to work at, but bad paySr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesJanuary 25, 2024Pros: Tons of responsibility. Really engaging projects. Impactful. Pretty decent work-life balance.Cons: Way lower than Bay Area salary. Unless you started before 2020, you'll struggle financially unless you're fine with 2-3 roommates. Also starting to feel corporate with career progression. Chances are there are about 4 people ahead of you in the ladder.
- 4.0High stress, high rewardSr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2023Pros: Get to work on a cool product. You learn a lot on the job. Non-bureaucratic work environment.Cons: Unpredictable hours. High stress. Highly competitive environment.
- 1.0Would not recommendSr. Mechanical Design Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2025Pros: Get to work on cool projects.Cons: The culture is very toxic. The CEO is not engaged. The hours are very long.
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