I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla in Oct 2025
Interview
The interview process included two rounds conducted one week apart. Each was a 1 on 1 interview with a member of the team. The first with a newer hire and the second with a senior engineer.
a tolerance analysis problem where several part dimensions with their tolerances were provided, and I had to determine the allowable dimension range for one part to ensure it would fit properly within another
two rounds of interviews both extremely technical, one being your more usual technical questions for MDE, the other being open ended and more confusing to come up with a clear solution for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you relate the resonance in a spring damper system to a cantilever beam
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
2 technical interviews each 1 hour long. Each time asked a few questions about my past experience, and then went straight into technical questions relating to the role. I got most of the questions correct, but a few I was unsure on
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Stress - Strain Curve. How would you design xyz...?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA)
Interview
Interview was multi-stage with direct hiring manager and recruiter. Questions focused on technical knowledge for materials and mechanics. Manager stressed a workaholic attitude and no work life balance. Had no interest in candidate only in technical knowledge.
