Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Infrastructure Programs

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Five to seven years of experience in HVAC or process systems design, with familiarity with ASHRAE handbooks and standards and SMACNA standards.
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, including dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas and fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, variable refrigerant flow systems, fans and blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment.
Professional design experience across project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, offices, mission-critical/data centers, restaurants, high-tech and research and development, biotech/pharmaceutical, and industrial projects.
Familiarity with International Code Council codes, including building, mechanical, plumbing, energy conservation, fuel gas, and fire codes, and California Title 24 codes.
Proficiency with HVAC load calculation programs such as Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, and/or IES; Revit; Pipe-Flo; Microsoft Office; Bluebeam; and AutoCAD.
Willingness to travel up to 20% to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering fundamentals and mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems.
Develop creative design solutions for mechanical engineering in the built environment.
Develop detailed specifications, sequences of operations, and design packages for HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems for permitting and construction.
Work with design, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end-user needs and deliver results aligned with shared goals.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects to ensure quality and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently, use first-principles thinking to resolve design issues, and coordinate designs with other disciplines.
Perform capacity and risk analysis for large capital infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred, with preference for California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, or eligibility for reciprocity.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Hawthorne, California
Requisition ID	283412
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking an innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in building systems and HVAC to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla’s fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, SI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems
Combine technical skillsets with creative design solutions to push the envelope of standard mechanical engineering standards in the built environment
Responsible for developing detailed specifications, sequence of operations, design packages for HVAC, plumbing and hydronic systems for permitting and construction
Work with various design, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end-user needs and deliver results that meet the collective goal
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity in fast-paced environment
Work independently, apply first principles thinking to resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
Perform capacity and risk analysis for large capital infrastructure

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5-7 years of experience in HVAC or Process Systems design experience and familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards, SMACNA Standards
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, not limited to; 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, VRF, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Heat Recovery Systems, Hazardous Exhaust, and Waste Water Treatment
Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical and industrial
Familiarity with International Codes Council (ICC), Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes) and California specific Title 24 codes
Proficient with various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations (Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, and/or IES), Revit, Pipe-flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit
Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America (travel up to 20%)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred – preference for CA, CO, NV, TX or open to reciprocity

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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