Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

• 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)
• 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