Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

About the role

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

Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 275371 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in HVAC or Process Piping to join our dynamic mechanical design team in Fremont, CA. This full-time, onsite role within the Bay Area Infrastructure (BAI) group emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation.

You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructible solutions that support Tesla’s fast-paced development for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle/Semi, AI, Robotics (Optimus), and Cell Manufacturing. 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
• Responsible for developing detailed specifications, sequence of operations, design packages for HVAC, plumbing and hydronic systems for permitting and construction under senior staff supervision
• Work with various manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end-user needs and deliver results that meet the collective team’s needs
• 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
• Create flexible designs that can meet evolving criteria over time and ability to challenge and justify design decisions to leadership
• Synthesize technical information into a well-designed slide deck and have the communication skills to present the data to leadership
• Influence various teams without direct reporting structure

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 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
• Excellent communication skills are essential for team-based collaboration
• 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, and Revizto
• Construction administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, Submittals, and Shop Drawings
• Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in the Bay Area and beyond
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineering in training (EIT) certification

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$91,600 - $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.