Tesla

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 and manage Facilities CapEx and Operations Budgets, perform cost/ROI analysis, provide base cost estimating services within the mechanical scope, and work with trades to drive value for Tesla
• 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
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to foster collaboration and mentorship within the team
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance, Operations, and Construction, to ensure seamless plant operations

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Tesla Babies program
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Pet Insurance

Expected Compensation

• Sr Engineer - $88,400 - $132,600/annual salary

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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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