Zoom call focused on GD&T. Entire interview was on datums of a part, what controls you would place on it, critical areas, and important things you would want to know in the event of you machining it.
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Where would you select the three datums for this part and what degrees of freedom does each datum constrain?
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
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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
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Question 1
Difference in bolt torque in hot and cold conditions