Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Assembly (m/w/d) – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to commission, troubleshoot and ramp automation equipment. The engineer will also refine and develop processes. This role is with the Cell Manufacturing Engeering, Tabless – “Welder” team. This engineer will lead the early lifecyle of complex, fully automated, and hi-volume manufacturing equipment: from power-on to validation, and will spend a significant portion of his/her time on the production floor. The scope of equipment and processes include as laser welding, hi-speed pick and place, computer vision, insertions, press-fits, etc. Other responsibilities would include run trials/DoEs, planning projects, developing spefications, writing procedures, interfacing with vendor, driving budget approvals, and redesigning equipment. The engineer will work closely and cross-coordinate with Tesla’s internal Production Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Engineering, NPI and Project Management teams. 

What You’ll Do

• Commission, validate with statistics, and ramp up automated manufacturing lines/equipment 
• Troubleshoot equipment, and setup and tune processes; root cause analyze and fix deviations 
• Perform experiments to improve existing processes, or to verify or develop new processes 
• Analyze and visualize production and trial data; present conclusions to cross-functional teams 
• Generate equipment specifications, manufacturing instructions, and other documentation 
• Collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering, and NPI teams on yield, quality and availability improvements 
• Coordinate installations and upgrades with vendors and internal suppliers 

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience 
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, and in hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting 
• Skilled in data analysis (summary, regressions) and visualizations; experience with a data analysis software 
• Has knowledge of electrical (DC) circuits fundamentals, and able to read schematics 
• Knowledgeable in quality concepts and related statistics (SPC, capability) 
• Able to perform mechanical tolerance stack / GD&T analyses; experience with CAD software
• Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop.
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas.
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses.
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance.

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.