Datacenter Mechanical Engineer

Tesla is hiring a Datacenter Mechanical Engineer in Austin, TX (onsite) to help deliver AI-optimized, high-density data centers. In this role, you will own mechanical systems from concept through field support, working closely with cross-functional partners to improve technical quality, accelerate modular deployment, and ensure designs translate cleanly to construction and operations.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical systems end-to-end for AI-optimized, high-density data centers, partnering closely with electrical, controls, construction, and operations teams.
• Maintain direct accountability for the technical quality of external design partners and consultants.
• Iterate rapidly on modular mechanical template designs that support multi-site, multi-gigawatt deployment.
• Provide hands-on construction administration, including site observation and field problem-solving.
• Support the design and evolution of mechanical systems for AI-optimized, high-density data centers, including HVAC, process cooling, and critical facility infrastructure.
• Lead mechanical server rack integration by coordinating rack-level cooling interfaces, containment strategies, liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling connections, airflow management, and alignment with power and IT layout requirements.
• Develop and maintain modular mechanical templates to support rapid, repeatable global deployment.
• Act as a technical interface between internal teams and external consultants, ensuring alignment with Tesla requirements and standards, and supporting seamless integration with high-density cooling and power architectures.
• Design and specify a broad range of mechanical equipment and systems, including dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas/fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, VRF, fans/blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC or process systems design (5–8 years preferred designing large-scale industrial or mission-critical facilities, specifically data centers).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards and SMACNA Standards.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including: dehumidification units, air scrubbers, dust collectors, heat exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, process gas/fluid systems, air handling units, terminal units, VRF, fans/blowers, control valves and instrumentation, heat recovery systems, hazardous exhaust, and wastewater treatment.
• Professional design experience across project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission-critical/data centers, restaurant, high-tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-density cooling systems, including liquid-to-chip and immersion cooling.
• Familiarity with the International Codes Council (ICC) suite (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes).
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation software: Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, and/or IES; plus Revit/BIM, Pipe-Flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revizto.
• Strong analytical skills, including CFD modeling and capacity planning.
• Construction administration experience, including site observation visits and review of RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and managing complex external relationships.

Technologies

• Carrier HAP
• Trane TRACE
• IES
• Revit/BIM
• Pipe-Flo
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Revizto

Benefits

• Medical plans (options with $0 payroll deduction).
• Family-building benefits including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (options with $0 paycheck contribution).
• Company-paid 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 and 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 including 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.