Facilities Mechanical Engineer

What to Expect

As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations we’re looking for a highly motivated Facilities Mechanical Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing a first‑of‑a‑kind battery facility.

As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team supporting projects from concept through design, installation, integration, ramp up, and long‑term operations, sustainability & operations.

• Understand and validate operating procedures for mechanical facilities equipment, including HVAC systems, hydronics systems, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, boilers and dehumidifiers
• Effectively respond and support facilities operational process issues in a 24/7 production setting
• Support cross functional teams to develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, air handling system, dehumidifier systems, etc.)
• Support maintenance and reliability engineering team to increase system reliability and efficiency
• Interface heavily with design, construction and installation teams to assure quality system delivery. Interact with tenants and ensure all engineering requests are effectively addressed
• Track design and operational changes to systems using the MOC process
• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open‑ended problems
• Communicate effectively and timely to stakeholders and the required engineering team
• Ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload to ensure high quality and productivity
• Develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (HVAC, dry air, gas/chemical, hydronic, etc.)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience
• 5+ years of experience supporting facilities
• Operations experience in datacenter or high‑tech manufacturing facilities is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems, including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, rotating equipment, mass and heat transfer
• Knowledge and experience with writing sequences of operation for Process mechanical system
• Strong experience in data and system analysis
• System commissioning and startup experience is a plus

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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