Process System Commissioning Project Manager, Cell

Tesla

Austin, USonsitePosted Jul 17, 2026
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About the role

What to Expect

Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Process Piping Commissioning Project Manager to lead a team through scoping, scheduling, execution, and turnover of projects. This role specializes in the commissioning of wet mechanical, compressed air, cryogenic, and electrolyte systems including associated controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong field intensive background in design review, quality inspections, pressure testing, flushing, pre-functional and functional checks, and system troubleshooting. The candidate will coordinate commissioning for process systems in Tesla’s Cell Manufacturing Facility and special projects. Working experience of cryogenic piping and OSHA PSM regulated systems is required. Experience with cleanroom environments such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facilities is preferred. In this role you will be responsible for execution of commissioning projects, scheduling, budget, design reviews, risk management, procurement coordination, planning work, managing work in the field, and troubleshooting system performance issues. It requires technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams. This role has a travel expectancy of up to 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)

Perform commissioning of process piping systems including: inspection, flushing, startup, safety testing, functional checks

Manage LOTOV program and control of process utilities for assigned systems

Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)

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

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience performing commissioning with process piping systems and at least 5 years of project management experience

Exceptional dedication to safety and experience managing control of process systems

Ability to lead a team of technicians to meet project milestones. Procure and manage 3rd party contractors

Experience working in cleanroom, biomedical research, or similar environments is preferable

Technical expertise with rotating and static equipment, compressed air, process gases, cryogenic piping, wet mechanical, and OSHA PSM regulated systems

Competence reading of design drawings, submittals, P&ID’s, SOW’s, SOO’s, and TAB reports and a 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

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.

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