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Mechanical Commissioning Project Manager, Cell

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 01, 2026
What to Expect Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer 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 a startup, pre-functional and functional checks, TAB, retro-commissioning, envelope integrity testing, and system troubleshooting. The candidate will coordinate and commissioning in the field for mechanical systems in Tesla's Cell Manufacturing Facility and other special projects. Experience 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, design reviews, risk management, procurement coordination, planning work, managing work in the field, and troubleshooting system performance issues. 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 assigned commissioning projects and perform all phases from design, scoping, scheduling, execution, startup, to turnover Perform BOD and design reviews Develop commissioning plans, checklists, field reports, schedule, budget, and other technical documents related to mechanical commissioning Systemize equipment and coordinate startup with construction team Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Coordinate and perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). Maintain communications regarding schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders Utilize completions management software to document progress and manage punchlist What You'll Bring Minimum of 10 years of experience performing mechanical commissioning with at least 5 years of project management experience Ability to lead a team of technicians to meet project milestones. Also, procure and manage contractors Experience working in cleanroom, biomedical research, or similar environments Technical expertise with air handlers, fans, dehumidification, chilled water plants, heating plants, environmental controls, and other HVAC systems Competence reading of design drawings, submittals, P&ID's, SOW's, SOO's, and TAB reports Experience performing envelope leakage testing Strong background in all aspects of scope management including, 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