Controls Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Tesla with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 53% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Controls Engineer roles take an average of 45 days to get hired, when considering 33 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesla overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesla as a Controls Engineer according to 33 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 21%
Presentation: 17%
One on one interview: 16%
Group panel interview: 12%
Background check: 10%
Skills test: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Drug test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Reno, NV) in Jul 2018
Interview
Interview process was slow but easy. Unlike most engineering interviews, the interview panel seemed very interested to know more about you as an interviewee and how well you would fit into the position at Tesla, or other available positions. Would definitely put this as my #1 best interview experience.
The interview process has been so long. I’ve had six rounds now, including a technical exam. I had to pass Several technical interviews and project presentation, I still haven’t received an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Electrical, mechanical, control engineering questions. Style of work. Past experiences, achievements and failures.
The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Tesla (Austin, TX)
Interview
2 rounds of technical Interviews of 30 mins each.
Detail oriented and knowledge tested to basic level.They are very precise in the questions. Resume reviewed thoroughly. Should focus on getting your concepts right about the job title.
Process started with a HR screening interview. After the initial interview there is a 1:1 with an an engineer. Finally there is a panel interview with engineers and managers. Make sure to know your technical details and be able to go in depth with any of your precious experience