Facilities Commissioning Field Engineer, Mechanical Systems

What To Expect
Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Field Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and startup activities for new and retrofitted facilities during shutdowns, startups, expansions, and new project development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical Systems (Wet & Dry).

In this role you will ensure that all mechanical equipment and systems are installed correctly, function as per design intent, and meet operational requirements and safety standards before project handover. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, hands-on field experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This role requires expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams. Travel is expected up to 25% of the time.

What You'll Do

Develop, review, and execute detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical systems, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, process piping, rotating equipment (chillers, compressors, pumps, ect), static equipment, and other associated equipment

Review mechanical design documents, submittals, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and specifications to ensure compliance, constructability and operability

Perform and/or conduct factory acceptance inspections, site inspections, pre-functional checks and functional performance testing to verify the quality of mechanical equipment installation, system operation against design specifications and adherence to project standards

Witness and document equipment startup and testing performed by internal parties, contractors and vendors

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical system issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a field engineering position with preference in commissioning or operations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure while still promoting a strong safety culture

Strong background in aspects of mechanical systems with a desire to continue learning and growing

Must be willing to travel 25% of the time

Benefits
Compensation and 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

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