I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
I was contacted by a recruiter. We talked on the phone and it was mostly about the job description. Scheduled to have a phone interview with an engineering manager a few days later. He asked me about my background and asked a few different engineering questions that related to the job including one that involves calculating for something and giving a number value as an answer. If you recently graduated and all this information is still fresh for you, this part might be easy. I didn't pass the interview, but I asked for feedback from the manager and received an honest and specific answer that was very valuable.
Overall the entire hiring process was quick--they are very responsive--and everyone I spoke with was nice and respectful.
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
The interview was extremely technical. They didn’t ask for an introduction or any background before immediately diving into solving textbook-style engineering problems. The focus was almost entirely on technical problem-solving rather than behavioral conversation or learning about my experience.