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Sr. Facilities Engineer, Mechanical

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$130,400 - $234,000 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

Tesla is looking for a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer to enhance facility infrastructure and utility systems across various manufacturing and R&D environments. This role involves leading projects from concept to commissioning while collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering fundamentals and practical experience in fast-paced technical settings. The position emphasizes the design, operation, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience supporting mechanical facility systems in manufacturing, semiconductor, laboratory, research, chemical processing, or related industrial environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and execution of mechanical facility infrastructure projects supporting laboratories, pilot operations, manufacturing, and R&D facilities.
  • Develop engineering scopes of work, equipment specifications, design packages, and construction documents.
  • Support operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC, chilled water, process cooling, compressed air, vacuum, industrial gas, exhaust, and utility systems.
  • Perform technical reviews of engineering designs, calculations, and contractor deliverables.
  • Manage equipment vendors, contractors, consultants, and construction activities through project completion.
  • Support commissioning, startup, qualification, and turnover of facility systems and capital projects.
  • Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
  • Partner with EHS, Facilities Operations, Construction, Maintenance, and End Users to develop safe and compliant engineering solutions.
  • Support capital planning, cost estimating, budgeting, and project scheduling activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project teams.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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