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HVAC & Mechanical Equipment Quality Inspector

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 23, 2026
What to Expect In this role you will be supporting the Tesla Quality Assurance team in inspecting HVAC & Mechanical Equipment and systems in the field during the construction phase, prior to start of commissioning and the handover to end-users. The role requires highly qualified inspectors with strong knowledge of completed mechanical equipment and systems The role also requires good physical ability, as the inspector will spend 75% of their day in the field conducting inspections. What You'll Do Inspect and evaluate mechanical equipment and HVAC systems throughout the construction phase and up to the handover to the end-users. This involves examining various systems such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, air handlers, ductwork, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications Identify deficiencies, defects, damages, or non-compliance issues. Inspector to have technical knowledge to provide recommendations for issue resolution or improvements Prepare inspection reports following each inspection. Inspector to prepare detailed reports summarizing their findings, including any deficiencies, observations, or violations. These reports are to be shared with Project Team Review design plans, specifications, submittals, and vendor instructions to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and to provide feedback and recommendations to designers or contractors to address any issues Collaborate with project stakeholders, such as contractors, engineers, equipment vendors and other Construction team to coordinate inspections, address concerns, and provide guidance on mechanical equipment and HVAC systems What You'll Bring Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering; OR equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability Over 5 years of HVAC and mechanical equipment inspection experience Preferred prior experience with 3rd Party Inspection companies Understanding HVAC and mechanical systems and basic operation Comprehension of relevant Codes, specifications, vendor documents, and industry standards Excellent problem-identification and resolution skills. Enthusiastic for continuous improvement and learning Excellent communication, documentation, and software skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan. Being able to operate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality projects 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