I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Reno, NV) in Feb 2017
Interview
I was first contacted by the HR after reviewing my resume and then had 2 calls. 1st call was HR to see if my interests align with the position I am interviewing.
2nd call was from the manager of the team. Asked many questions about my background and my current work. I was called for an onsite interview. I had to give a 30 mins presentation where I had the chance to showcase my skills. Then had 8 one on one interviews with the team and the VP of operations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Tesla
Why should we hire you
What would you do if you had more time for any of your previous projects
Many technical questions.
Behavioral questions
It was good and a lot of shop floor experience and a good manufacturing background. Overall, I would say if you prefer on floor job, this would be a great fit
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2024
Interview
Not too hard. I had two interviews one with my manager and one with my mentor. Both where very chill with no behavioral questions just about the company and my resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
What is teslas Mission?
Why Tesla?
Tell me more about this project
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Apr 2024
Interview
2-3 screening interviews and then presentation interview with panel of 3-4 engineers, select subject of your interest and present. Panel member dropped after 20 minutes for unknown reason. Needless to say, it was Friday and they hate the process themselves.