What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Facilities Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Gigafactory New York in Buffalo. In this critical role, you will take accountability of assigned facilities system(s), overseeing the integration, operation, and maintenance of facilities systems. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that Tesla’s manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely, aligning with our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. You will be expected to drive operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, system optimization, cost-saving initiatives, and innovation, while embodying Tesla’s culture of excellence, collaboration, and mentorship.

What You'll Do

Perform daily operations functions to ensure the plant remains compliant with all safety and regulatory standards, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment

Manage multiple facility projects, capital improvement initiatives, and operational tasks simultaneously, seamlessly switching between projects while ensuring timely completion within established deadlines

Develop, document, and continuously improve operations and maintenance procedures for facility systems, ensuring clarity and adherence to best practices

Develop mechanical/process equipment and utility design drawings in Revit

Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitations, conduct bid evaluations, conform bids for purchase, evaluate quotes for preventative maintenance activities, and develop specs and proposals for equipment and services with vendors

Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions and ensure smooth plant operations

Drive root cause analysis on process or asset failures, identify opportunities for innovation, and work across sites to determine commonality and implement best practices

Mentor and coach facilities technicians and operators, ensuring established efficiency and safety targets are met, while fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and excellence

What You'll Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, compressors, air dryers, air handling units, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, dehumidification units, and heat recovery systems

Proficiency in HVAC load calculations, hydraulic analysis, and software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office, MS Project, and CMMS systems

Proven ability to identify opportunities for innovation and make recommendations supported by thorough analysis, consistent with code and best engineering practices

Demonstrated experience in driving root cause analysis and implementing best practices across sites

Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while directing and overseeing the work of junior staff

Capable of developing mechanical / process equipment and utility design drawings in Revit

Strong organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail

Ability to develop specs, proposals, and cost/ROI analysis for equipment and services

Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance, Operations, and Construction, to ensure seamless plant operations

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

Sr Engineer - $100,800 - $151,200/annual salary

+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels

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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