Sr. Construction Manager, Semiconductor Tool Install

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Aug 06, 2026
What to Expect As a Sr Construction Project Manager, Tool Install, you will own the end-to-end installation and bring-up of front-end and back-end process equipment - from facilities hookup and vendor coordination through tool qualification and production readiness. You will work side-by-side with process engineering, facilities, EH&S, and OEM field service teams in a high- velocity fab environment where schedule, safety, and tool performance are non-negotiable. This is a hands-on role for engineers who thrive in cleanroom builds, enjoy solving multi-disciplinary install problems, and want to see tools go from crate to qualified production faster than industry norms. What You'll Do Lead semiconductor process tool installation programs from site prep and rigging through mechanical, electrical, and process-utility hookup to first wafer and production qualification Coordinate facilities hookups including ultra-pure water (UPW), process gases, bulk and specialty chemicals, vacuum, exhaust, and process cooling water (PCW) Support manufacturing operations during critical install windows, tool qualifications, and production ramp including extended shifts and on-call response as needed Working knowledge of fab process utilities - UPW, specialty gases, chemical delivery, vacuum, exhaust scrubbers, PCW, and clean dry air - and how they interface with process tools Strong project coordination skills: multi-trade scheduling, vendor management, punch-list tracking, and clear status communication to leadership What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience 4+ years of hands-on experience installing, commissioning, or sustaining semiconductor process equipment in a wafer fab, foundry, or advanced packaging environment (fab equipment engineering, or facilities tool install experience preferred) Proven commitment to safety culture - LOTO, confined space awareness, chemical and gas safety, and cleanroom contamination control Willingness to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and compressed schedules during critical install and ramp phases Prior tool install or facilities tool-install technician/engineer experience at a high-volume memory, logic, or foundry fab Experience leading multi-tool install campaigns during greenfield fab builds or major capacity ramps 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