Facilities Mechanical Engineer, Energy - Tesla Motors : Job Details

As Tesla continues to vertically integrate our operations, Tesla Cell Infrastructure group is looking for a highly motivated 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 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.

* Monitor and troubleshoot all dry mechanical facilities equipment, including HVAC systems, pumps, heat exchangers, Dehumidifier systems and spaces etc. Identify and implement improvement projects

* 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

* 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

* Be able to prioritize and manage a heavy workload toensure high quality and productivity

* Develop commissioning, startup, and operations plans for mechanical systems (HVAC, dry air, gas/chemical, hydronic, etc.)

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years of relevant working experience

* Operation experience in datacenter or semiconductor-type 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

* System commissioning and startup experience is a plus