What To Expect
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Staff 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 cleanroom production environments, HVAC systems, dehumidifiers (DEHUs), chillers, air compressors, and related mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of hands-on experience in both design and operations, combining strategic engineering leadership with practical problem-solving in high-tech manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

Provide technical leadership for mechanical systems supporting manufacturing, including cleanroom HVAC, process cooling, dehumidification, compressed air, and thermal fluid systems

Review and validate mechanical system designs, supporting operational and performance objectives, with the capacity to perform design work as needed

Drive optimization and troubleshooting of existing systems to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency

Serve as the subject matter expert in cleanroom production environments, 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

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience

10+ years of progressive experience in facilities mechanical engineering within advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, or cleanroom-based industries

Proven expertise in both design and operations of mechanical systems, including HVAC, cleanroom controls, DEHUs, chillers, and compressed air systems

Strong understanding of mechanical codes, cleanroom classification standards (ISO 14644), 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
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$109,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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