Process Reliability Engineer
What to Expect The process engineering team is creating the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, producing cutting-edge detailed designs of chemical and other factory utility systems that are fully integrated with the manufacturing processes. The Process Design Reliability Engineer will bring to bear a well-rounded mechanical engineering and reliability engineering background to support and optimize the overall process engineering team's design efforts. This will include optimizing designs to improve reliability, improving mechanical specifications, developing and evaluating equipment specifications, challenging designs to achieve a balance between code compliance and reliability and lean, efficient designs, and supporting construction quality efforts.
What You'll Do Work directly with design teams as the mechanical reliability SME, representing both the design team's goals of creating an efficient, lean design as well as representing the end user's goals of installing a highly reliable system
Work directly with design teams in support of the development of novel detailed process designs for a wide range of fluid systems
Work directly with construction teams and contractors as the mechanical reliability SME, providing guidance related to the specification, installation and QA/QC of piping and equipment
Gather learning and improvement opportunities from construction teams and contractors and drive implementation of procedure and specification changes to improve future installation
Maintain existing Tesla mechanical specifications and procedures (piping, insulation, vessel, coatings, etc.) and drive improvement and simplification efforts
Provide guidance to design teams during project reviews with regards to maintenance access, spare parts lists, and recommended maintenance strategies and intervals
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment issues
What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in the design, maintenance and reliability of complex manufacturing environments
Strong working knowledge of ASME and API construction and post-construction codes for piping, pressure vessels, and tanks; Relevant fixed equipment inspection certifications are a plus
Working knowledge of static and rotating equipment installation and troubleshooting
Capable of analyzing equipment failure modes, including providing reports and recommendations
Working knowledge of P&IDs and design modeling software (Caesar II, COMPRESS, Pipe-Flo) is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively
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
Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.