Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Tesla•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The ideal candidate has experience in managing facilities operations, as well as a background in design, engineering, commissioning, and operation of HVAC Systems. Responsible for ensuring the performance of HVAC equipment through the facility by driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process systems operation and maintenance is required. Operational engineering support to become the system expert for mechanical systems at the facility. The mechanical systems and equipment can include chillers, cooling towers, supply distribution piping and pumps, air compressors and dryers, air-handlers, make-up air units, VFDs, boilers, exhaust fans, heat exchangers, tanks, process cooling water systems, etc. Facility systems capacity planning, including the creation of system capacity and loading spreadsheets Verifying that N+1 redundancy is maintained for critical systems Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades and assist with condition assessments of existing mechanical systems Develop project justification packages for existing and new mechanical systems. Should be able to justify new systems or equipment using ROI, total cost of ownership, reliability, performance, and energy efficiency calculations along with schedule impacts Work closely with the Maintenance and Operations team troubleshooting and investigation when needed. Provide them with engineering support as needed to resolve equipment or systems operational issues Create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Train facilities personnel on new system and proper operations Work closely with the Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas

Requirements

Degree in Mechanial Engineering or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in a Facilities Operations
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems including chillers, cooling towers, supply distribution piping and pumps, air compressors and dryers, air-handlers, make-up air units, VFDs, boilers, exhaust fans, heat exchangers, tanks, process cooling water systems
Strong troubleshooting background and issue resolution
Strong data and system analysis
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Intermediate project management skills
Proven ability to work in a large, complex environment where you must adapt to meet company needs

Nice To Haves

Vibration analysis and heat transfer knowledge is a benefit

Responsibilities

Ensuring the performance of HVAC equipment
Driving the execution and quality of projects to maintain the system working as intended
Operational engineering support to become the system expert for mechanical systems at the facility
Facility systems capacity planning, including the creation of system capacity and loading spreadsheets
Verifying that N+1 redundancy is maintained for critical systems
Perform audits and studies of existing systems to determine upgrades and assist with condition assessments of existing mechanical systems
Develop project justification packages for existing and new mechanical systems
Work closely with the Maintenance and Operations team troubleshooting and investigation when needed
Create & modify maintenance and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Train facilities personnel on new system and proper operations
Work closely with the Design team as required to provide facilities planning and support for retrofits or expansions of manufacturing areas

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