What to Expect
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.
We at Gigafactory Berlin Design and Construction are looking for a Commissioning Lead to join an energetic and vibrant environment. In this role, you will establish, build, and lead a high-performing commissioning team that supports multiple projects from concept through to completion. Your focus will be on developing robust processes, procedures, and standards that ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality commissioning outcomes. You will bring strong technical knowledge of mechanical, process, and utility systems and be ready to step in and commission systems hands-on when the situation demands it.
What You'll Do-
Build and lead a commissioning team, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and professional development of team members.
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Design, implement, and continuously improve commissioning processes, procedures, templates, and standards to support multiple concurrent projects.
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Provide input during design reviews and align with Technical Services, Engineering, and other stakeholders on system requirements and commissioning strategies.
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Develop commissioning scopes, checklists, and packages, ensuring they are delivered efficiently by the team and aligned with procurement and project controls.
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Oversee and, when required, personally execute commissioning of complex factory systems - including mechanical dry systems (HVAC, dust collection, exhaust, etc.), process systems (water treatment, natural gas, liquid nitrogen, etc.), and utility systems (compressed air, domestic water, sewage, etc.) - ensuring your team delivers safely, on schedule, and to the required quality.
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Set expectations for supplier and subcontractor commissioning performance, review their deliverables, and ensure documentation submitted by third parties meets Tesla's standards before acceptance.
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Drive value engineering and schedule/cost optimization initiatives across projects, presenting recommendations to executive leadership.
- Establish and enforce quality standards, documentation requirements, and handover processes (from early access to final acceptance) for all projects.
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Interface at a senior level with Engineering, Construction, Technical Services, Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve cross-functional challenges.
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Ensure compliance with German regulations, technical standards, and permit requirements across all commissioning activities.
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Escalate critical issues to senior construction leadership while empowering the team to handle day-to-day execution.
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Bachelor's and/or master's degrees in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field, and/or evidence of equivalent professional experience.
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8+ years of relevant commissioning experience on complex industrial or manufacturing projects, including at least 3 years in a leadership or team-building capacity.
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Proven experience building, managing, and developing commissioning teams.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and implement commissioning processes, procedures, and standards for large-scale industrial environments.
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Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, process, and utility systems - sufficient to guide your team and step in hands-on when required.
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Experience overseeing third-party suppliers and subcontractors in a commissioning or construction environment.
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Strong knowledge of German technical standards, regulations, and permit requirements relevant to industrial commissioning.
- Strong people-management and leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are a strong advantage.
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High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk tools.
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Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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.
