Wet Mechanical Sr. Engineer, Facilities

Tesla, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their facilities team in Austin, Texas. This exciting role involves supporting the startup, operations, and maintenance of advanced mechanical systems, focusing on optimizing and automating processes. You'll collaborate with diverse engineering disciplines to ensure system reliability and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainable energy, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and sustainability, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Company paid life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time

Back-up childcare resources

Employee discounts and perks program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans for mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot facility system operational issues.
• Implement improvement projects for system reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Troubleshooting Skills

Data Analysis Skills

FMEA Concepts

System Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydronics

Chillers

Cooling Towers

Pumps

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What To Expect

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for our facilities team at Tesla Giga Texas. This role will support startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on site. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

1. Develop maintenance and operations plans for mechanical systems focusing on Wet Mechanical Systems (Hydronics, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps)
2. Troubleshoot facility system operational issues using first principles
3. Create and modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel on new systems and proper operations
4. Interface heavily with design, startup, commissioning, and installation teams to assure quality system delivery
5. Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
6. Identify and implement improvement projects to increase facility system reliability and efficiency
7. Interface with chemical treatment companies and review sampled data weekly
8. Simplify, optimize, accelerate, and automate facility mechanical equipment and processes
9. Coordinate with other facility engineering disciplines to ensure systems are optimized (Electrical, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Structural, Gas & Chemicals, and Controls)

What You'll Bring

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
2. 2-3 years' experience
3. Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (Heat Transfer, Psychrometric Charts, Pump Curves, Vibration Analysis)
4. Intermediate knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chillers, Cooling Towers, boilers, process piping, heat exchangers)
5. Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution skills
6. Strong data and system analysis skills

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits from day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA Contributions 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 including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities

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