I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
2 phone screens and 1 on site. tough technical questions. they dig deep into what YOU actually did. Not necessarily looking for experienced folks in terms of time, but people with critical thinking ability and drive.
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