I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Jan 2014
Interview
I applied online via LinkedIn and was pleasantly surprised to get an email response. Had a phone screen with the recruiting manager and then a phone interview with an engineering manager the following week. Another week later, the recruiting manager contacted me to set up an in-person interview at the facility in Fremont, CA for the following week. The in-person interview comprised of a 30min presentation where I had to describe a technical challege I had faced and then back to back 30min interviews with 6 engineers/managers. The following week I received an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Techinical questions regarding machine guarding and emergency stop circuits, etc. Nothing too difficult or out of the ordinary
HR interview, general information. Then 1 face to face with one member. I was moved to a panel, 5 engineer at the same time. I had to present a project where I was able to apply all my knowledge. A final interview was need with the manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you communicate with other teams during then project? Tell me examples