Tesla
Design Project Manager, Mechanical Infrastructure
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Design Project Manager, Mechanical Infrastructure
Tesla's Infrastructure Design team leads the development of innovative solutions for complex R&D and manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area and beyond. We specialize in creating sophisticated infrastructure systems that power next-generation research and production environments. What To Expect Tesla is seeking a Design Manager to lead comprehensive design and engineering initiatives while managing multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets. This role requires expertise in both technical leadership and project management to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions that align with Tesla's standards of excellence. What You'll Do Drive end-to-end design management for facility infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration across all engineering disciplines Partner with R&D teams to translate production requirements into efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions that optimize performance and cost Collaborate with internal/external EPC teams to ensure designs and specifications meet Tesla's engineering standards Direct the complete design process from concept through implementation, including basis of design documentation, detailed drawings, and value engineering Lead constructability reviews and coordinate cross-disciplinary design integration to prevent conflicts and optimize installation efficiency Conduct thorough capacity and risk analyses for capital infrastructure projects while developing and validating cost estimates at the conceptual phase Provide technical leadership to junior engineers while fostering an innovative design environment Create adaptable designs that accommodate future growth, utilizing sophisticated modeling software to optimize and validate results, while maintaining the ability to defend design decisions to leadership Synthesize complex technical information into clear presentations that drive strategic decision-making What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 years of experience in design management and engineering design with communication skills to clearly present results to non-technical stakeholders Preferred active Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES record and ability to obtain California PE license Thorough knowledge of ICC codes and California Title 24 requirements Proven construction administration experience including RFI and submittal review Excellence in project management and cross-functional team leadership Demonstrated advanced proficiency in technical and modeling software including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and BIM Proficiency with CFD modeling using industry-leading tools such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Ansys Fluent and experience in scripting and automation with Python, MATLAB, or C++ to streamline pre- and post-processing workflows is preferred Knowledgeable in sustainable design practices and energy efficiency, with strong cost-benefit thinking to assess when detailed CFD modeling is essential versus when simpler approaches are more appropriate Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects preferred 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 Expected Compensation $100,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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Tesla's Infrastructure Design team leads the development of innovative solutions for complex R&D and manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area and beyond. We specialize in creating sophisticated infrastructure systems that power next-generation research and production environments. What To Expect Tesla is seeking a Design Manager to lead comprehensive design and engineering initiatives while managing multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets. This role requires expertise in both technical leadership and project management to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions that align with Tesla's standards of excellence. What You'll Do Drive end-to-end design management for facility infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration across all engineering disciplines Partner with R&D teams to translate production requirements into efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions that optimize performance and cost Collaborate with internal/external EPC teams to ensure designs and specifications meet Tesla's engineering standards Direct the complete design process from concept through implementation, including basis of design documentation, detailed drawings, and value engineering Lead constructability reviews and coordinate cross-disciplinary design integration to prevent conflicts and optimize installation efficiency Conduct thorough capacity and risk analyses for capital infrastructure projects while developing and validating cost estimates at the conceptual phase Provide technical leadership to junior engineers while fostering an innovative design environment Create adaptable designs that accommodate future growth, utilizing sophisticated modeling software to optimize and validate results, while maintaining the ability to defend design decisions to leadership Synthesize complex technical information into clear presentations that drive strategic decision-making What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 years of experience in design management and engineering design with communication skills to clearly present results to non-technical stakeholders Preferred active Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES record and ability to obtain California PE license Thorough knowledge of ICC codes and California Title 24 requirements Proven construction administration experience including RFI and submittal review Excellence in project management and cross-functional team leadership Demonstrated advanced proficiency in technical and modeling software including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and BIM Proficiency with CFD modeling using industry-leading tools such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Ansys Fluent and experience in scripting and automation with Python, MATLAB, or C++ to streamline pre- and post-processing workflows is preferred Knowledgeable in sustainable design practices and energy efficiency, with strong cost-benefit thinking to assess when detailed CFD modeling is essential versus when simpler approaches are more appropriate Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects preferred 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 Expected Compensation $100,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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