Facilities Commissioning Field Engineer, Controls Systems

About the role

Facilities Commissioning Field Engineer, Controls Systems | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 278564 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Field Controls Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and startup activities for new and retrofitted facilities during shutdowns, startups, expansions, and new project development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Mechanical Systems (Wet & Dry).

In this role you will ensure that all mechanical equipment and systems are installed correctly, function as per design intent, and meet operational requirements and safety standards before project handover. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, hands-on field experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This role requires technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams. Travel is expected up to 10-20%.

What You'll Do

• Develop, review, and execute detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical systems, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, process piping, rotating equipment (chillers, compressors, pumps, ect), static equipment, and other associated equipment
• Review mechanical design documents, submittals, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and specifications to ensure compliance, constructability and operability
• Perform and/or conduct factory acceptance inspections, site inspections, pre-functional checks and functional performance testing to verify the quality of mechanical equipment installation, system operation against design specifications and adherence to project standards
• Witness and document equipment startup and testing performed by internal parties, contractors and vendors
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical system issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a field engineering position with preference in commissioning or operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under pressure while still promoting a strong safety culture
• Strong background in aspects of mechanical systems with a desire to continue learning and growing
• Must be willing to travel 10-20% of the time

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$96,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.