I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
Short 20-30 minute interviews with 5-6 hiring managers. Most of the questions were about my background and knowledge. Some questions about PLC programming and troubleshooting circuits. They probed a lot on why I wanted to work for the company. They expect people to be excited about their technology and have some knowledge on what the company actually does. If you don't know something be honest. This felt more like a "will you be a good fit" then are you actually qualified. I feel like they would train the right person.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
Initially I had two separate phone interviews discussing my background and experience. After I "passed" the phone interviews they invited me to there campus for a full day of interviews. I had four one on one interviews lasting from 9 AM to 3 PM. Each interviewer was a different person on the team that I would be working with if I was hired.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
A few circuit questions were asked dealing with low pass filters.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Feb 2014
Interview
To be hired as a technician, I had phone screen interview with HR. Then I had another phone interview with a supervisor. I was invited to Fremont Office for onsite interview with the group interested in hiring me. Hiring manager asked technical, behavioral, analytical, and problem solving questions. Two engineers asked technical questions and brain teasers. Three technicians asked behavioral questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was caught off guard when I was asked "why should we hire you? give me three reasons."