Wet Mechanical Engineer, Facilities

What To Expect

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for our facilities team at Tesla Giga Texas. This role will support startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on site. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

• Develop maintenance and operations plans for mechanical systems focusing on Wet Mechanical Systems (Hydronics, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps)
• Troubleshooting of facility system operational issues using first principles
• Create and modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel on new systems and proper operations
• Interface heavily with design, startup, commissioning and installation teams to assure quality system delivery
• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
• Identify and implement improvement projects to increase facility system reliability and efficiency
• Interface with Chemical treat company and review sampled data weekly
• Simplify, Optimize, Accelerate, Automate facility mechanical equipment and processes
• Interface with other facility engineering disciplines to ensure systems are optimized (Electrical, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Structural, Gas & Chem, and Controls)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (Heat Transfer, Psychrometric Charts, Pump Curves, Vibration Analysis)
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chillers, Cooling Towers, boilers, process piping, heat exchangers)
• Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
• Strong data and system analysis

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