Associate Facilities Engineer

Tesla•Lathrop, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tesla Associate Facilities Engineer, you will support the operation and optimization of one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on enhancing energy efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and maintaining high safety and sustainability standards. You will monitor and operate critical facilities equipment, working closely with engineering teams to refine systems that drive Tesla’s mission. Initially, you will support the Facilities Operations team, with a clear growth path toward becoming a Systems Engineer. Operate and monitor all HVAC, Hydronic, and other utility equipment in a 24hr production facility to ensure reliable service to all areas of the site. Systems include: Chilled water, Heating water, Compressed Air, Medium Voltage Electrical distribution, VOC abatement, chemical delivery, and chemical recovery systems Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through control software Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and systems Troubleshoot alarms and instrument readings that fall outside of normal operating parameters Champion and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with teammates and facilities engineers Participate in engineering design and analysis tasks to support ongoing improvement projects on the site Work from schematics, piping and instrument diagrams, layouts, plans, and written/verbal instructions Implement and sustain standard organizational practices and adhere to 5S practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience
Must understand basic mechanical, electrical, SCADA and automated controls system operations
Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present reports and/or PowerPoint type presentations is essential
Excellent computer skills using the Microsoft Office platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.)
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Ability to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator while performing mildly or moderately exertional tasks for 4 consecutive hours, up to 12 hours per day
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 10+ hours per day. Lift at least 10 lbs. on a regular basis, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and sometimes may have to twist and bend body, ability to climb ladders/stairs, work in loud environment. Must be able to discern audible alarms
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, including but not limited to: Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods of time. Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures. Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing. Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment. Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials

Nice To Haves

Competency in using most of the following software tools is desirable: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor all HVAC, Hydronic, and other utility equipment in a 24hr production facility to ensure reliable service to all areas of the site.
Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through control software
Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations
Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and systems
Troubleshoot alarms and instrument readings that fall outside of normal operating parameters
Champion and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks
Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with teammates and facilities engineers
Participate in engineering design and analysis tasks to support ongoing improvement projects on the site
Work from schematics, piping and instrument diagrams, layouts, plans, and written/verbal instructions
Implement and sustain standard organizational practices and adhere to 5S practices

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