Facilities Water Engineer

What to Expect

Tesla is on a relentless mission to revolutionize energy, robotics, and transportation and we're seeking a bold, experienced, and self-motivated Water Process Engineer to tackle the high-stakes challenges of optimizing industrial wastewater treatment and advanced water recycling systems. You'll dive into the heart of operations at Gigafactory Texas in Austin, TX, supporting cell production, vehicle body manufacturing, and data center water reuse - pushing the boundaries of efficiency in a 24/7, world-class manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, armed with deep knowledge of water chemistry fundamentals, unit operations in industrial water & wastewater treatment plants, and cutting-edge water reuse technologies. As a key player on our elite facilities engineering team, you'll solve complex puzzles, drive groundbreaking improvements, and confront evolving demands that test your expertise and ingenuity every day.

What You'll Do

* Champion maximum process uptime and slash equipment downtime for your assigned units by swiftly tackling facilities operational issues, leading failure analyses, troubleshooting complex problems, and conducting in-depth system analysis (including SPC)-all in the high-pressure arena of a 24/7 production environment

* Pioneer the creation, refinement, and optimization of standard operating procedures, control narratives, alarm rationalization, and sequences of operations to supercharge water treatment systems

* Drive CAPEX projects through rigorous calculations and innovative pilot studies; submit bold project requests to the process design team and lead facilities' internal initiatives to boost efficiency, operability, and breakthrough results

* Forge powerful collaborations with cross-functional teams (Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Production, and all site customers) to guarantee that processes, equipment, and assets exceed customer specifications in a demanding, ever-evolving landscape

* Integrate and standardize best practices across all water and wastewater treatment systems, safeguarding our mission-critical operations

* Vigilantly monitor system demands and capacity bottlenecks, forecast utility and chemical usage with precision analysis, and shape strategic short-term and long-term infrastructure planning to fuel Tesla's sustainable energy revolution

* Spearhead the startup of cutting-edge water treatment systems and orchestrate seamless operations handovers from construction teams, ensuring peak performance from day one

What You'll Bring

* 5+ years of hands-on experience in water treatment operations engineering, including industrial wastewater systems, RO/DI operation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and advanced water chemistry proven in high-stakes industrial settings

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience

* Mastery of hydraulic analysis software like Pipe-Flo and Aspen, along with the ability to read and interpret pump curves, to model, optimize, and solve intricate system puzzles

* Strong grasp of process control fundamentals and practical experience with SCADA systems, enabling you to thrive in dynamic, automated environments

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

* Medical plans  plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

* Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

* Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

* Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

* Tesla Babies program

* Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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