Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Controls (Facilities Infrastructure)
About The Position
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. This role involves designing, installing, operating, and maintaining mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. The engineer will research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles. They will also investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and make recommendations to the maintenance crew. Development of mechanical and controls design using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software is also a key part of the role. Overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications is required. Conducting research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems, and recommending design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions are also responsibilities. Developing and testing models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification is part of the role. Estimating costs and submitting bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and preparing contract documents are also included. Establishing and coordinating maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition is necessary. Studying industrial processes to determine where and how equipment application can be made is also a responsibility. The engineer will use fluid dynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer scientific knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in design and/or maintenance of industrial HVAC systems
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience with clean-room design and maintenance
- Professional experience with panel circuit assignment and load center balancing
- Previous professional experience with system design, sizing, specification and installation of HVAC chillers, pumps, boilers, air handlers, heat pumps, HEPA filtration and building automation
- Familiarity with HVAC/facility monitoring hardware and software
- Intermediate level of experience with AutoCAD
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
- Air conditioning cooling load calculations, heat loss calculations following ASHRAE standards
- Lead and/or contribute to design of HVAC systems for various facilities: office, hangar, rocket, and customer payload environmental control systems
- Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
- Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
- Develop the mechanical and controls design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software
- Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
- Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components and systems
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification
- Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents
- Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
- Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made
- Use fluid dynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer scientific knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
