Sr. Facilities Engineer, Mechanical

About the role

Sr. Facilities Engineer, Mechanical | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 276465 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support facility infrastructure, utility systems, and capital project execution across manufacturing, pilot manufacturing, R&D, laboratory, and engineering facilities. This role is responsible for the design, operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems supporting research, development, and manufacturing activities.

The successful candidate will lead facility infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning while partnering with operations, EHS, construction, maintenance, and engineering teams. Responsibilities include development of engineering scopes, design reviews, equipment selection, contractor management, startup support, and operational troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with practical field experience and a demonstrated ability to deliver projects in fast-paced technical environments. Level and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead design and execution of mechanical facility infrastructure projects supporting laboratories, pilot operations, manufacturing, and R&D facilities
• Develop engineering scopes of work, equipment specifications, design packages, and construction documents
• Support operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC, chilled water, process cooling, compressed air, vacuum, industrial gas, exhaust, and utility systems
• Perform technical reviews of engineering designs, calculations, and contractor deliverables
• Manage equipment vendors, contractors, consultants, and construction activities through project completion
• Support commissioning, startup, qualification, and turnover of facility systems and capital projects
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
• Partner with EHS, Facilities Operations, Construction, Maintenance, and End Users to develop safe and compliant engineering solutions
• Support capital planning, cost estimating, budgeting, and project scheduling activities
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project teams

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting mechanical facility systems in manufacturing, semiconductor, laboratory, research, chemical processing, or related industrial environments

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$130,400 - $234,000/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.