Manufacturing Process Engineer Laser, Battery Cell (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!

The Cell Manufacturing Engineering team at Tesla is looking for a highly-motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer to contribute to the development and ramp of laser integrated cell manufacturing equipment for our cutting-edge Tesla Energy Batteries. The Battery is one of the most complex and challenging components designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tesla’s world class manufacturing facilities.

Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product. In addition to developing working on ramping the line the Manufacturing Engineer works with cross-functional teams to test, validate, and roll-out equipment to production. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. The candidate appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. The candidate looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

What You’ll Do

• Responsibility for laser cutting- and welding systems implementation, commissioning and programming.
• Drive continues process optimization in current R&D and production environment, implementation for future model launches and process improvement.
• Work in cross-functional teams to develop Laser cutting- and welding processes that meet requirements for high volume manufacturability. 
• Maintain laser safety in all phases of project life cycle to meet local restrictions for person- and machine safety.
• Analyze production to increase manufacturing uptime, availability and reliability metrics yield, cycle time, quality and investigate bottlenecks to identify root cause and countermeasure to maximize throughput.
• Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, correlate with upstream/downstream processes.
• Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI or tool management software, implement changes/improvements required by Engineering and Operating teams. 
• Develop and deliver training to operations- and maintenance technicians to ensure seamless handover of new equipment.
• Generate and maintain documentation including machine and process specifications, drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart, work- and maintenance instructions. 

What You’ll Bring

• Evidence of exceptional ability and a passion for engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a production environment and/or proven manufacturing development track record.
• Experience with laser equipment which includes but not limits to laser source, laser head, and quality tracking system, fixture design and qualification.
• Deep understanding of laser cut/weldability of combinations of steel, copper and aluminum.
• 2+ years in process monitoring and optimization.
• A passion to implement and work on ramping a manufacturing line.
• Position will offer unique and complex engineering challenges that require persistence, innovative thinking and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with mass production, highly automated manufacturing equipment, continuous motion processes and vision systems for all kinds of quality- and process control.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies.

• 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.