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Sr. Commissioning Field Engineer, HVAC

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112,000 - 288,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jun 04, 2026
What to Expect

Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Sr. Commissioning Field Engineer, HVAC to lead a team through scoping, scheduling, execution, and close out of projects.This role specializes in the commissioning of wet & dry mechanical systems, balancing (TAB), associated controls, and envelope integrity.The ideal candidate will have a strong field intensive background in commissioning pre-functional and functional checks, TAB, retro-commissioning, and envelope integrity testing. The candidate will coordinate and perform TAB for mechanical systems. Experience performing these activities in cleanroom environments such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facilities is preferred.In this role you will be responsible for planning and execution of commissioning projects, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement coordination, arranging new contracts, leading and training balancing technicians in addition to supporting the team to ensure deliverables are met. It requires technical MEP expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams. This role has a travel expectancy of 25%.


What You'll Do
  • Lead assignedcommissioningprojects andperformall phases throughdesign reviews, scoping,scheduling,execution, andturnover
  • Performdesign reviews
  • Developcommissioningplans, checklists, balancing reports,schedule, budget,and other technical documents related to mechanical commissioning
  • Conduct site walks, equipment inspections, witness testing,andmaintainapunchlist
  • Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Coordinate and perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
  • Establish a risk trackingprocess anddrivethe team and stakeholders to action risks to acceptable levels.Maintaincommunicationsregardingschedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders
  • Support the Operations andCommissioningteam in managing varioustoolssuch ascompletionsmanagement software, Management of Change, workrequestsand others

What You'll Bring
  • 10+years of Mechanicalequipmentexpertisewith a minimum of7years of experienceperformingmechanicalcommissioning and balancing(TAB)
  • Experience working in cleanroom, biomedical research, or similar environments
  • TABcertification by an accredited body (NEBB, AABC, TABB)is preferred
  • Technicalexpertisewithair handlers, fans, dehumidification,chilled water plants,heatingplants,environmental controls, andother HVAC systems
  • Competent understanding ofdesign drawings, P&ID's, SOW's, SOO's.Ability touse a building management system (BMS) to control equipmentand diagnose operating issues
  • Ability tooperatepersonal lift devices and work at heights
  • Strong background in all aspects ofscopemanagementincluding, scheduling, budgeting,and documentation

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
    Expected Compensation
    $112,000 - $288,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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