Associate Facilities Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

About the role

You will have the opportunity to operate and develop one of the largest and most sophisticated operating manufacturing facilities in the world. You will assist in driving towards world-class energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact through first principles operational philosophies and unprecedented operational flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all HVAC, hydronic, and other utility equipment in a 24hr production or R&D facility to ensure reliable service to all areas of the site.
• Systems may include: Chilled water, heating water, compressed air, medium voltage electrical distribution, VOC abatement, chemical delivery, and chemical recovery systems.
• Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through control software and/or field HMI.
• Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations with cross-functional teams.
• Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot alarms and instrument readings that fall outside of normal operating parameters, record and report deviations and corrections.
• Champion and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks.
• Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with Facilities Operations and Engineering teammates.
• Participate in engineering design and analysis tasks to support ongoing improvement projects.
• Implement and sustain standard organizational practices and adhere to 5S practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, 2 years of college/technical school or equivalent work experience.

Must understand basic mechanical, electrical, SCADA and automated controls system operations.

Experience with chemical handling and electrical distribution is desired.

Qualifications

• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present reports and/or PowerPoint type presentations is essential.
• Excellent computer skills using the Microsoft Office platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.).
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
• Ability to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator while performing mildly or moderately exertional tasks for 4 consecutive hours, up to 12 hours per day.
• Sit, stand, and/or walk for 10+ hours per day. Lift at least 10 lbs on a regular basis, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and sometimes may have to twist and bend body, ability to climb ladders/stairs, work in loud environment. Must be able to discern audible alarms.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, including but not limited to: Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods of time. Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment.
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials.

Skills

• Basic mechanical, electrical, SCADA and automated controls system operations.
• Chemical handling and electrical distribution experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding computer skills using the Microsoft Office platform.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and use safety equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans.
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans.
• HSA contribution.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Other financial benefits.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time.
• 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.

Pay

$91,600 - $316,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits.