Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer

What To Expect
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Facilities Engineer – Mechanical to lead and support our advanced manufacturing operations. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our facilities infrastructure, with a strong focus on production environments, HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, welding gas delivery systems, air compressors, and related mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will bring 7 years of hands-on experience in both design and operations, combining strategic engineering leadership with practical problem-solving in high-tech manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

Provide technical leadership for mechanical systems supporting manufacturing, including cleanroom HVAC, process cooling, cooling towers, compressed air, and thermal fluid systems

Lead the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of new facilities equipment and mechanical infrastructure

Drive optimization and troubleshooting of existing systems to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency

Serve as the subject matter expert in production environments, such as welding stations, paint-booths, assembly areas, ensuring compliance with environmental control requirements and industry standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, EHS, quality, and R&D, to align facilities capabilities with operational goals

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical mechanical assets

Oversee vendor management, bid processes, and capital project execution for mechanical upgrades and expansions

Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

7 years of progressive experience in facilities mechanical engineering within manufacturing, semiconductor, or petro-chemical-based industries

Proven expertise in both design and operations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, building controls, cooling towers, chillers, and compressed air systems

Strong understanding of mechanical codes (ASME, ASHRAE, etc.), Building control systems, and energy management principles

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale capital projects from concept through commissioning

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical, operational, and business priorities

Proficient in facilities engineering software tools, CAD, and energy modeling

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface at all organizational levels

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:

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

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