Mechanical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in building systems and HVAC to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla’s fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, AI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems
• Combine technical skillsets with creative design solutions to push the envelope of standard mechanical engineering standards in the built environment
• Responsible for developing detailed specifications, sequence of operations, design packages for HVAC, plumbing and hydronic systems for permitting and construction
• Work with various design, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end-user needs and deliver results that meet the collective goal
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity in fast-paced environment
• Work independently, apply first principles thinking to resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
• Perform capacity and risk analysis for large capital infrastructure

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in HVAC or Process Systems design experience and familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards, SMACNA Standards
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, not limited to; Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, VRF, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Heat Recovery Systems, Hazardous Exhaust, and Waste Water Treatment
• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical and industrial
• Familiarity with International Codes Council (ICC), Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes) and California specific Title 24 codes
• Proficient with various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations (Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, and/or IES), Revit, Pipe-flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit
• Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America (travel up to 20%)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred – preference for CA, CO, NV, TX or open to reciprocity