Tesla · 3 months ago
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Design
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $256K/yr
10+ years expTesla is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems for infrastructure projects. This senior-level role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet stringent performance, reliability, and regulatory standards, particularly focusing on California-specific requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design process for complex infrastructure programs, from conceptualization and detailed design using tools like Revit to final implementation
Perform advanced analyses, including stress, thermal modeling, and tolerance stack-ups, to ensure design integrity and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASME, ISO)
Collaborate with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to seamlessly integrate mechanical components into broader system architectures
Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including CAD drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs)
Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs, iterating based on results and stakeholder feedback to enhance performance and reliability
Ensure designs comply with California-specific regulations, such as Cal/OSHA, CARB (California Air Resources Board), Title 24 energy codes, and seismic standards
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and promoting best practices in mechanical design and sustainable engineering
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for mechanical engineering tasks, delivering progress reports to senior leadership
Stay current of emerging technologies and materials, incorporating sustainable practices (e.g., energy-efficient materials aligned with California's green building codes)
Support root cause analysis and failure investigations for mechanical issues in production or field environments, driving continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience; Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design engineering, including at least 3 years in a lead or senior-level role; expertise in HVAC or process system design is highly desirable
Proven design experience across diverse project types, such as industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office spaces, mission-critical/data centers, workplace amenities, high-tech/R&D facilities, biotech/pharmaceutical environments, and industrial systems
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, including 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, fans/blowers, control valves and instrumentation, hazardous exhaust systems, and heat recovery systems
Familiarity with International Code Council (ICC) suite of codes (including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes) and California-specific Title 24 codes
Proficiency in relevant software tools, including HVAC load calculations, Revit, Pipe-Flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD
Construction administration experience, such as site observation visits and reviewing RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
Knowledge of ASHRAE and SMACNA handbooks and standards
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in CAD/BIM software (e.g., Revit) and engineering analysis tools
Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills for technical presentations, and a collaborative mindset for thriving in team environments
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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