What to Expect
Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency.
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this is our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.
What You'll Do
- Own uptime and process stability of calendering, lamination, and associated roll-to-roll equipment in cell manufacturing
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Monitor and improve OEE, scrap rate, and cycle time KPIs for your equipment area
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Lead structured root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) for equipment failures and process deviations
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Develop and refine equipment specifications — gap/nip force, temperature profiles, web tension, speed parameters — to meet evolving electrode and separator requirements
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Drive Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process windows and reduce variation
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Create and maintain equipment documentation including SOPs, preventive maintenance instructions, and spare parts lists
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Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, maintenance, quality, and controls teams to execute equipment changes and improvement projects
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Support FAT/SAT for new equipment installations and participate in on-site construction and commissioning activities
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Contribute to FMEA activities for new product introductions and equipment modifications
What You'll Bring
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field — alternatively, equivalent professional experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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2–5 years of experience working with automated production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment
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Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across mechanical and electrical systems
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Experience improving automated manufacturing equipment — optimizing performance, reducing downtime, or introducing new processes
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Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
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Professional proficiency in English or German (both are used day-to-day; willingness to develop the other language is expected)
Preferred
- Experience with roll-to-roll, calendering, lamination, coating, or slitting equipment
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Background in battery cell manufacturing or adjacent industries such as packaging, paper, printing, film, or food processing
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Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing methodologies
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Working knowledge of PLC/HMI systems (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff)
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Experience supporting equipment procurement, FAT/SAT, or commissioning of new production lines
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Proficiency in both English and German
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.
