I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Dec 2020
Interview
The interview process started with a phone screening by the Hiring Manager followed by a written test. the written test mainly had questions from statistics and high school physics.
After the test, there was panel round where you have to do a presentation on one of the projects that you worked on. The panel round interview took 4 hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about past experience and some technical questions relevant to the work
I talked with HR in the first step.
It was smooth.
Asked about my experiences and visa requirements.
Questions: Tell me about yourself.
What are your achievements?
What is the skill you want to improve?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
What are your achievements?
What is the skill you want to improve?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tesla (California City, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
I interviewed at Tesla for manufacturing enginneer, battery manuf.
This is hiring manager interview, it started with basic backgorund questions and then went deeper on battery manufacturing. Overall it was a good interview
I had a phone screening with the recruiter. She was very friendly but hasn’t had much of information about the position. Anyway, she has forwarded my CV to the hiring manager and had to answer a questionnaire. Than I’ve received an automated rejection email.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your company's background and product
What you're specifically working on
Your experience in the manufacturing space
Be able to explain to a non-engineer!
