two rounds of interviews both extremely technical, one being your more usual technical questions for MDE, the other being open ended and more confusing to come up with a clear solution for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you relate the resonance in a spring damper system to a cantilever beam
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla (Buffalo, NY) in Mar 2020
Interview
Overall the questions were extremely basic, which was a bit off putting but make sure you're prepared regardless. Although the questions are basic you should probably have not basic answers ready to reply.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What stuck out about this job description that made you apply?
I applied through university. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA)
Interview
Interview was multi-stage with direct hiring manager and recruiter. Questions focused on technical knowledge for materials and mechanics. Manager stressed a workaholic attitude and no work life balance. Had no interest in candidate only in technical knowledge.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
2 technical interviews each 1 hour long. Each time asked a few questions about my past experience, and then went straight into technical questions relating to the role. I got most of the questions correct, but a few I was unsure on
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Stress - Strain Curve. How would you design xyz...?
