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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Plant Operations
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Plant Operations
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Tesla
What To Expect The ideal candidate has experience in managing facilities operations and maintenance, as well as a background in design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of mainly HVAC Systems. Other systems include chilled water system, compressor, hot‑water boiler and dust collectors. Responsible for ensuring the performance of equipment through the facility by driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance is required. Experience working on overhead cranes considered added advantage.
What You'll Do
Operational engineering support to become the subject matter expert on stationary equipment
Strong knowledge of air‑handlers, make‑up air units, VFDs, boilers and exhaust fans, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, chillers and centrifugal pumps
Facility systems capacity planning, including creation of system capacity trends
Work with a team of maintenance technicians to maintain, operate, diagnose, analyze and repair facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, air handling units, dehumidifiers, VAV systems, cooling towers and exhaust ventilation
Ensure all operations are executed with highest planning and safety to prevent injuries and downtime
Oversee installation or repair of various facilities infrastructure or equipment including ductwork, piping, exhaust, wiring and HVAC
Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades, lead condition assessments of existing mechanical systems; create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Develop project justification packages for new and existing mechanical systems, incorporating ROI, total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and schedule impact analyses
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and investigate equipment or system issues, providing engineering support to resolve operational challenges efficiently
Work closely with Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas; knowledge working on electrical and controls systems
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years experience in design, construction, commissioning, or maintenance in a manufacturing or equivalent environment
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems including air‑handlers, make‑up air units, VFDs, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, chillers and exhaust fans
Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
Strong data and system analysis
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Intermediate project management skills
Proven ability to work in a large, complex environment where you must adapt to meet company needs
Benefits
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 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 $106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Plant Operations
role at
Tesla
What To Expect The ideal candidate has experience in managing facilities operations and maintenance, as well as a background in design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of mainly HVAC Systems. Other systems include chilled water system, compressor, hot‑water boiler and dust collectors. Responsible for ensuring the performance of equipment through the facility by driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance is required. Experience working on overhead cranes considered added advantage.
What You'll Do
Operational engineering support to become the subject matter expert on stationary equipment
Strong knowledge of air‑handlers, make‑up air units, VFDs, boilers and exhaust fans, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, chillers and centrifugal pumps
Facility systems capacity planning, including creation of system capacity trends
Work with a team of maintenance technicians to maintain, operate, diagnose, analyze and repair facilities equipment including boilers, chillers, air handling units, dehumidifiers, VAV systems, cooling towers and exhaust ventilation
Ensure all operations are executed with highest planning and safety to prevent injuries and downtime
Oversee installation or repair of various facilities infrastructure or equipment including ductwork, piping, exhaust, wiring and HVAC
Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades, lead condition assessments of existing mechanical systems; create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Develop project justification packages for new and existing mechanical systems, incorporating ROI, total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and schedule impact analyses
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot and investigate equipment or system issues, providing engineering support to resolve operational challenges efficiently
Work closely with Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas; knowledge working on electrical and controls systems
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years experience in design, construction, commissioning, or maintenance in a manufacturing or equivalent environment
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems including air‑handlers, make‑up air units, VFDs, boilers, cooling towers, compressors, chillers and exhaust fans
Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
Strong data and system analysis
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Intermediate project management skills
Proven ability to work in a large, complex environment where you must adapt to meet company needs
Benefits
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 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 $106,400 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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