Staff Manufacturing Engineer Tabless, 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 Engineer to contribute to the development and ramp of cell manufacturing equipment and processes 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 their hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. They appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility. They looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

What You’ll Do

• Drive development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost 
• Lead the in-house development of novel, complex, innovative, and intricate prototype manufacturing equipment for both low and high-volume lines. Manage internal and external equipment suppliers to design, install and commission production lines, ensuring successful integration on time
• Work closely with the production team to ramp up the line, addressing any technical issues, and optimizing processes until the line runs at the desired rate
• Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process, establish critical process parameters and recipes for manufacturability and quality
• Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
• Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis and presentation of experimental data 
• Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs 
• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA and sustainability
• Analysis of product design and identification of potential risks to the process 
• Run CAE/CFD simulations to theoretically understand /De-risk new process/Equipment design changes 
  

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• First Principles Thinking: A rigorous mindset focused on breaking down complex problems to their fundamental truths, enabling innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges  
• Experience: 8+ years in Manufacturing Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, preferably in automotive or high-volume component production
• Experience in Cell Assembly / Laser welding / metal forming /Dispensing / High Volume assembly production is preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in GD&T, SPC, MSA, FMEA / PFMEA, Simulation, CAD, statistical process control JMP capability analysis (Cp / Cpk), and control plans
• Knowledge of metrology systems (inline/offline)
• In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with equipment buy-offs and process capability validation
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive supplier accountability
• Exceptional technical writing and verbal skills to simplify complex issues

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.