Facilities Mechanical Engineer

As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations' we're looking for a highly motivated Facilities Mechanical Engineer to work on a critical challenge facing the world’s energy transition to sustainable energy. Sustaining, operating, and optimizing a first-of-a-kind battery facility. As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the design team, construction & commissioning team supporting projects from concept through design, installation, integration, ramp up, and long-term operations, sustainability & operations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and validate operating procedures for mechanical facilities equipment, including HVAC systems, hydronics systems, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, boilers and dehumidifiers
• Effectively respond and support facilities operational process issues in a 24/7 production setting
• Support cross functional teams to develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, air handling system, dehumidifier systems, etc.)
• Support maintenance and reliability engineering team to increase system reliability and efficiency
• Interface heavily with design, construction and installation teams to assure quality system delivery. Interact with tenants and ensure all engineering requests are effectively addressed
• Track design and operational changes to systems using the MOC process
• Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
• Communicate effectively and timely to stakeholders and the required engineering team
• Ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload to ensure high quality and productivity
• Develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (HVAC, dry air, gas/chemical, hydronic, etc.)

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience

5+ years of experience supporting facilities

• Operations experience in datacenter or high-tech manufacturing facilities is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems, including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, rotating equipment, mass and heat transfer
• Knowledge and experience with writing sequences of operation for Process mechanical system
• Strong experience in data and system analysis

Preferred

• System commissioning and startup experience is a plus