Mechanical Design Engineer for HVAC & Plumbing

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work on site in Grünheide (Mark) with the mechanical design team.
• Deliver LPH 2–5 mechanical designs in line with local codes and Tesla standards, and align closely with all other disciplines.
• Lead coordination for HVAC and plumbing with engineers and modelers.
• Review deliverables from external design consultants and modelers.
• Support supplier technical discussions and, with Procurement, commercial negotiations on price and lead time.
• Plan and track design deliverables to protect start-of-production milestones on new projects.
• Check contractor shop drawings and submittals.
• Produce construction drawings in Revit and AutoCAD to VDI 6026 LPH 5.
• Prepare basis of design, hydraulic and static load calculations, thermal load calculations, schematics, BOQs, equipment schedules, and sequences of operation.
• Interface with design management, other design trades, procurement, construction, quality, commissioning, facility management, EHS, permitting, project controls, and related functions.
• Translate manufacturing needs into practical recommendations for reliable equipment operation.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvement, and OPEX reduction, and build data-backed business cases with ROI, cost estimates, and compliance with local codes and international standards.
  

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or German Diplom-Ingenieur.
• 3+ years of design experience across mechanical building and process systems, including:
• General and lab ventilation, dust collection, VOC abatement, smoke exhaust, dry air, clean rooms, and pressurization
• Process heating water, chilled water, and condenser water
• Domestic potable and hot water, industrial water, sewage/condensate, vacuum drainage, and rainwater networks
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in flexible, agile, cross-functional teams.
• Solid grasp of engineering design principles and relevant guides/standards for the discipline (e.g. DIN, VDI, AwSV).
• Proficiency with thermal load tools (e.g. HAP or equivalent) and hydraulic calculation software (e.g. Pipeflo or similar).
• Advanced user of Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Confident with MS Office and project platforms such as Azure and Aconex.
  

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.