Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Facilities Engineering Manager - Solar Manufacturing

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience in facilities design, facilities engineering, or Operations, including at least 3 years leading a team.
Deep hands-on experience with facility design review, including drawings, specifications, and system-level technical detail, rather than only high-level oversight.
Experience with CAD and fluid or process tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ANSYS.
Working knowledge of EHS and process safety standards such as NFPA, ASME, or SEMI.
Experience supporting facilities in high-tech manufacturing, such as solar, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical.
A track record of delivering complex facilities projects on time and within budget.
Ability to work in active manufacturing and construction areas, around hazardous materials, and in required PPE.

Responsibilities

Lead the facilities engineering team supporting the solar factory, including central utilities, process piping, gas and chemical yards, and building systems.
Conduct detailed technical reviews of facility and infrastructure designs with the Design team, evaluating drawings, specifications, and system details for layout, capacity, redundancy, and maintainability.
Own facilities engineering in sustaining operations, including reliability, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
Lead engineering for bulk gas and chemical systems, including storage, offload, distribution piping, and abatement.
Lead engineering for plant utilities, including ultrapure water, wastewater treatment, chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, compressed dry air, HVAC, makeup air, and exhaust.
Partner with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and EHS on production and hazardous production material needs.
Conduct risk assessments and simulations for toxic and flammable gases, corrosive liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Hire, mentor, and develop facilities engineers, and work closely with vendors to manage scope and schedule for facilities engineering projects.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	287087
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla's Houston solar manufacturing plant is currently in the design phase, and getting the engineering right now will determine how reliably and efficiently it runs for years to come. You will lead facilities engineering for the entire plant, covering utilities, gas and chemical systems, and process infrastructure, reporting into the site's senior facilities leadership. In this role, you will go deep into facility design reviews, working through drawings, specifications, and system details with the Design team before they're finalized, then carry that technical ownership through sustaining operations and follow-on projects. Your work ensures plant systems are engineered to be safe, reliable, and ready to scale as production grows. </div>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the facilities engineering team supporting the solar factory, including central utilities, process piping, gas and chemical yards, and building systems

Conduct deep technical reviews of facility and infrastructure designs with the Design team, evaluating drawings, specifications, and system details for layout, capacity, redundancy, and maintainability

Own facilities engineering in sustaining operations, including reliability, troubleshooting, and upgrades

Lead engineering for bulk gas and chemical systems, including storage, offload, distribution piping, and abatement

Lead engineering for plant utilities, including UPW, wastewater treatment, chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, compressed dry air, HVAC, makeup air, and exhaust

Partner with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and EHS on production and hazardous production material needs

Conduct risk assessments and simulations for toxic and flammable gases, corrosive liquids, and high-pressure systems

Hire, mentor, and develop facilities engineers, working closely with vendors to manage scope and schedule for facilities engineering projects

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

8+ years of experience in facilities design, facilities engineering, or Operations, including 3+ years leading a team

Deep hands-on experience with facility design review, including drawings, specifications, and system-level technical detail, not just high-level oversight

Experience with CAD and fluid or process tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ANSYS

Working knowledge of EHS and process safety standards, such as NFPA, ASME, or SEMI

Experience supporting facilities in high-tech manufacturing, such as solar, semiconductor, or pharmaceutical

Track record of delivering complex facilities projects on time and within budget

Ability to work in active manufacturing and construction areas, around hazardous materials, and in required PPE

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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