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Facilities Instrument Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Apr 16, 2026
What to Expect As the Facilities Instrumentation Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for the full lifecycle management of instrumentation systems across the site. You will ensure operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of critical process and building automation instrumentation. This role requires close collaboration with operations, maintenance, project engineering, and EHS teams to maintain high performance standards. You will play a central role in driving continuous improvement through data-driven maintenance strategies, standardized procedures, and proactive project planning. The position supports both day-to-day operations and future capital projects, with a strong focus on integrating instrumentation into CMMS systems, developing robust SOPs, and ensuring design integrity for upgrades and new installations. What You'll Do Manage the complete lifecycle of site instrumentation, including installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and decommissioning Upload and maintain accurate instrument records in the CMMS, ensuring data integrity, asset tagging, and audit readiness Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Maintenance Standards for all instrumentation systems Lead the technical evaluation, selection, and specification of new instrumentation for future sustaining projects and system upgrades Collaborate with design engineers and contractors to implement design updates, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and operational requirements Support root cause analysis of instrumentation failures and recommend preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification) 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation, with demonstrated success in maintenance, CMMS integration, and project execution Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP) and experience in data migration, tagging, and asset hierarchy setup Strong technical writing skills with a proven ability to create clear, actionable SOPs and technical documentation Experience with instrumentation standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, ANSI) and familiarity with process control systems (e.g., DCS, PLCs, SCADA) Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 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