I applied in-person. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Aug 2023
Interview
Since I was already an intern, I went straight into the written test. The test is timed and fairly difficult depending on your knowledge base. I barely passed but still moved on and got an offer - so not sure how much they value it. My panel interview day was a 30 minute presentation following by 5 back-to-back 45 minute technical interviews. Difficulty really depended on your interviewer - some asked only technical questions and others had more of a conversation with you about design decisions relating to your project or projects at Tesla. Pretty much just know your fundamentals and how to work through a question even if you forget that specific topic. Then after you pass the panel, one shorter and more relaxed 30 minute technical interview with the senior manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Derive the hoop stress equation, how would you go about designing this part, etc
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
It was good. Mainly focus on Stress strain curve. And bending movement diagram and shear force diagram. Moment of inertia and stuff. Aluminum vs Steel, properties. Resume review and formulas
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain stress strain curve and label all the points
6 round selection process. First CV screening. assignment to show your skills. first interview with HR (30 minutes). Second interview with hiring manager. third interview with senior engineer from canada. fourth interview with hiring manager from america
Superb, detailed in-depth questions. Battery Engineering team at Palo Alto CA. The team needed engineer to design battery pack and how does it take impact load onto it without batteries being affected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about myself and how to decide if a battery pack needs cooling
