Tesla · 1 day ago
Wet Mechanical Engineer, Facilities
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTesla is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer for their facilities team at Giga Texas to support startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on site. The role involves developing maintenance plans, troubleshooting operational issues, and collaborating with design and installation teams to ensure quality system delivery.
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Responsibilities
Develop maintenance and operations plans for mechanical systems focusing on Wet Mechanical Systems (Hydronics, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps)
Troubleshooting of facility system operational issues using first principles
Create and modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel on new systems and proper operations
Interface heavily with design, startup, commissioning and installation teams to assure quality system delivery
Understand and apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis to open-ended problems
Identify and implement improvement projects to increase facility system reliability and efficiency
Interface with Chemical treat company and review sampled data weekly
Simplify, Optimize, Accelerate, Automate facility mechanical equipment and processes
Interface with other facility engineering disciplines to ensure systems are optimized (Electrical, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Structural, Gas & Chem, and Controls)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
2-3 years' experience
Intermediate knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (Heat Transfer, Psychrometric Charts, Pump Curves, Vibration Analysis)
Intermediate knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chillers, Cooling Towers, boilers, process piping, heat exchangers)
Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
Strong data and system analysis
Benefits
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
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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