I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
Just wrapped up an interview process that started with an HR round, followed by a solid 1-hour technical discussion. The focus was heavily on battery design, so be prepared to dive into the fundamentals and formulas—especially around:
🔋 Battery architecture
⚡ Charge/discharge cycles
🧪 Electrochemistry basics
📐 Design parameters (energy density, C-rate, SoC, thermal considerations)
Some questions went into the mechanical design aspects too—things like shock & vibration testing, packaging, and cooling systems.
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