Team Lead, Drive Unit Lab (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 stands for accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. Within just a few years, revolutionary strategies and products have been developed and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation, and efficiency. To further advance Tesla's incredible success story in Europe, the Gigafactory Berlin provides the perfect foundation. Our employees are the most important pillar of this success. Their passion, motivation, and commitment ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to join us in continuing and expanding this success story.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership and coordination of the team, including resource planning and process optimization
• Preparation and setup of manufacturing tests according to standards and regulations, with a focus on precise mechanical processing of components, including semiconductors.
• Execution of standard manufacturing tasks as well as complex machining processes using CNC-supported methods (e.g., milling, turning, grinding), with an emphasis on quality control and tolerance monitoring
• Conducting quality inspections (e.g., digital microscopy and vision systems, spectral analyses, and optical inspections), including method development
• Preparation and evaluation of component sections or cross-sections to assess surface quality, form accuracy, and assemblability (e.g., fit accuracy, edge sharpness, material removal)
• Coordination and monitoring of heat treatments and post-processing of samples (e.g., grinding, polishing) for testing and analysis purposes, with responsibility for safety standards and process stability
• Responsibility for documenting manufacturing data, plausibility checks, and preparing reports, including team feedback and quality audits

What You’ll Bring

• Completed technical vocational training, preferably as a precision mechanic or equivalent expertise, supplemented by several years of leadership experience in the automotive industry
• Initial experience in guiding a team of 4-6 employees is advantageous, ideally in a technical or industrial environment in precision manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and testing methods in the automotive industry, as well as common standards such as IATF and ISO
• Proficient MS Office skills, supplemented by experience with project management tools and CAD/CAM software
• Resilience, assertiveness, and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills, pronounced team orientation, and reliability
• Good English proficiency due to the international environment
• Responsible behavior, strategic thinking, and a willingness for continuous professional development
• 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.