Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

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What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in HVAC and Process Piping to join our dynamic mechanical design team in Fremont, CA. This full-time, onsite role within the Bay Area Infrastructure (BAI) group emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands‑on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code‑compliant, and constructible solutions that support Tesla’s fast‑paced development for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle/Semi, AI, Robotics (Optimus), and Cell Manufacturing.

You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

• Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems
• Responsible for developing detailed specifications, sequence of operations, design packages for HVAC, plumbing and hydronic systems for permitting and construction under senior staff supervision
• Work with various manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end‑user needs and deliver results that meet the collective team's needs
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity in fast‑paced environment
• Work independently, apply first principles thinking to resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
• Perform capacity and risk analysis for large capital infrastructure
• Create flexible designs that can meet evolving criteria over time and ability to challenge and justify design decisions to leadership
• Synthesize technical information into a well‑designed slide deck and have the communication skills to present the data to leadership
• Influence various teams without direct reporting structure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC or Process Systems design experience and familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards, SMACNA Standards
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, not limited to;
  Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, VRF, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Heat Recovery Systems, Hazardous Exhaust, and Waste Water Treatment
• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical and industrial
• Familiarity with International Codes Council (ICC), Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes) and California specific Title 24 codes
• Excellent communication skills are essential for team‑based collaboration
• Proficient with various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations (Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, and/or IES), Revit, Pipe‑flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revizto
• Construction administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, Submittals, and Shop Drawings
• Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in the Bay Area and beyond
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineering in training (EIT) certification

• 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…