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Project Engineer, Refining Technology

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.3%·Filings 1,102·New hires 320·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to drive projects in the solar manufacturing ecosystem from concept through commissioning. The role involves managing project risks, maintaining schedules, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 2-8 years’ experience in engineering project management within process industries
  • Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from concept to commissioning
  • Working knowledge of stage-gate project delivery processes
  • Ability to effectively execute many projects and tasks in parallel
  • Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and communicating schedules
  • Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organization skills
  • Ability to work cross functionally with engineering, construction, operations, and supply chain
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive projects from concept through commissioning and handover to operations
  • Define and drive schedule for basic engineering and ensure proper reviews are taking place
  • Identify project risks and dependencies, manage and reduce them accordingly
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across cross-functional teams
  • Facilitate and support design review sessions with key stakeholders
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with raw material supply chain
  • Lead the preparation of CAPEX funding requests with supporting business cases

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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