Controls Engineering Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Tesla with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Controls Engineering Intern roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 Controls Engineering Intern according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Background check: 25%
Skills test: 25%
Drug test: 25%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Nov 2023
Interview
It was very chill. Only a couple of rounds since it was for an internship. Overall it was a pleasant experience. My interview was decently short. I don't believe my situation to be the common experience, however
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (Brooklyn Park, MN)
Interview
Two back-to-back interviews with hiring managers. Be ready to explain what you have written in your resume. Be sure to mention any research projects. Previous PLC programming/Controls experience is really helpful.
A few technical questions, as well as an "about me segment." Two interviewers, one started and another finished the interview. Asked questions about ladder logic, how I would solve problems, and asked me how to check for a palindrome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What safety considerations should you take when designing a system for an elevator and two conveyors?