Facilities Commissioning Field Engineer, Mechanical Systems

What to Expect

Tesla's Facilities Infrastructure team is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Mechanical systems engineer to support commissioning and startup activities at new and existing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Mechanical Systems. In this role you will report to the commissioning lead and ensure that all mechanical systems are installed correctly, function as designed, meet operational requirements, and safety standards before project handover. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, hands-on field experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Additionally, this role requires tenacity, a strategic mindset, and effective communication skills. Willingness to travel as needed.

What You'll Do

• Develop, review, and execute detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical systems, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), process piping, rotating equipment (chillers, compressors, pumps, ect), static equipment, and associated controls systems
• Review design documents, submittals, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), controls narratives, and specifications to ensure compliance, constructability and operability
• Perform and/or witness acceptance tests, site inspections, pre-functional checks and functional testing to ensure systems performance meets project standards
• Witness and document equipment startup and testing performed by internal parties, contractors and vendors
• Manage contractors and coordinate with internal resources to perform commissioning activities
• Track mechanical scope & commissioning contractor progress, risks, budget, and schedule. Produce regular reports of those metrics
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical system issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a field engineering position with preference in commissioning or operations
• Hands-on field experience in planning and commissioning of piping systems, chilled water plants, compressed air, HVAC, and supporting control systems
• Experience working in high tech manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, industrial utilities, or similar preferred
• Familiarity with air/water balancing and equipment performance testing is highly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure while still promoting a strong safety culture
• A curious mindset with a desire to continue learning

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.