Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Tesla with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 47% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 40 days to get hired, when considering 79 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesla overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesla as a Mechanical Engineer according to 79 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
One on one interview: 19%
Skills test: 18%
Presentation: 9%
Group panel interview: 8%
Background check: 6%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 1%
Drug test: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2010
Interview
The interview process moved rather quickly in comparison to other companies. They were able to quickly setup the interview with short notice. I was given some relatively basic questions that any reliable engineer should be able to answer. There were about 3-4 interviews: one with HR, another with an engineer, and another with Elon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If two vehicles are identical, except for one weighing twice as much as the other vehicle, and they roll down a hill, which car reaches the bottom first? Neglect air resistance. Assume the extra mass is in the body of the vehicle.
Three part process, with a phone screen and take home. Talked with two engineers and hiring manager. Lots of physics questions and overview on projects done. Many steps and overall good experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (Texas City, TX)
Interview
Interview was fine. General design questions of SS curves and mechanics of materials. not hard. definitely know the basics and you will be fine also know general mechanical stuff for automotives
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
difference between steel, aluminum, and mild steel
Started with 2 technical rounds. First one was basic MechE questions. Second round interviewer was in a hurry and not so open to listening your thought process. There were questions on electromechanical concepts as well
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Difference in bolt torque in hot and cold conditions