Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Facilities Water Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in water treatment operations engineering, including industrial wastewater systems, reverse osmosis/deionized water operation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and advanced water chemistry in industrial settings.
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
Mastery of hydraulic analysis software such as Pipe-Flo and Aspen, and the ability to read and interpret pump curves.
Strong grasp of process control fundamentals and practical experience with supervisory control and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

Champion maximum process uptime and reduce equipment downtime for assigned units by tackling facilities operational issues, leading failure analyses, troubleshooting complex problems, and conducting in-depth system analysis, including statistical process control, in a 24/7 production environment.
Create, refine, and optimize standard operating procedures, control narratives, alarm rationalization, and sequences of operations for water treatment systems.
Drive capital expenditure projects through calculations and pilot studies; submit project requests to the process design team and lead internal facilities initiatives to improve efficiency and operability.
Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Production, and site customers to ensure processes, equipment, and assets meet customer specifications.
Integrate and standardize best practices across water and wastewater treatment systems.
Monitor system demands and capacity bottlenecks, forecast utility and chemical usage, and contribute to short- and long-term infrastructure planning.
Lead startup of water treatment systems and coordinate operations handovers from construction teams.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	266537
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is on a relentless mission to revolutionize energy, robotics, and transportation and we’re seeking a bold, experienced, and self-motivated Water Process Engineer to tackle the high-stakes challenges of optimizing industrial wastewater treatment and advanced water recycling systems. You'll dive into the heart of operations at Gigafactory Texas in Austin, TX, supporting cell production, vehicle body manufacturing, and data center water reuse - pushing the boundaries of efficiency in a 24/7, world-class manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, armed with deep knowledge of water chemistry fundamentals, unit operations in industrial water & wastewater treatment plants, and cutting-edge water reuse technologies. As a key player on our elite facilities engineering team, you'll solve complex puzzles, drive groundbreaking improvements, and confront evolving demands that test your expertise and ingenuity every day.

Job Responsibilities

Champion maximum process uptime and slash equipment downtime for your assigned units by swiftly tackling facilities operational issues, leading failure analyses, troubleshooting complex problems, and conducting in-depth system analysis (including SPC)-all in the high-pressure arena of a 24/7 production environment
Pioneer the creation, refinement, and optimization of standard operating procedures, control narratives, alarm rationalization, and sequences of operations to supercharge water treatment systems
Drive CAPEX projects through rigorous calculations and innovative pilot studies; submit bold project requests to the process design team and lead facilities’ internal initiatives to boost efficiency, operability, and breakthrough results
Forge powerful collaborations with cross-functional teams (Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Production, and all site customers) to guarantee that processes, equipment, and assets exceed customer specifications in a demanding, ever-evolving landscape
Integrate and standardize best practices across all water and wastewater treatment systems, safeguarding our mission-critical operations
Vigilantly monitor system demands and capacity bottlenecks, forecast utility and chemical usage with precision analysis, and shape strategic short-term and long-term infrastructure planning to fuel Tesla's sustainable energy revolution
Spearhead the startup of cutting-edge water treatment systems and orchestrate seamless operations handovers from construction teams, ensuring peak performance from day one

Job Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in water treatment operations engineering, including industrial wastewater systems, RO/DI operation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and advanced water chemistry proven in high-stakes industrial settings
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
Mastery of hydraulic analysis software like Pipe-Flo and Aspen, along with the ability to read and interpret pump curves, to model, optimize, and solve intricate system puzzles
Strong grasp of process control fundamentals and practical experience with SCADA systems, enabling you to thrive in dynamic, automated environments

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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