Staff Manufacturing Engineer Tabless, Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.

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

What we offer:

You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that we provide are 30 vacation days, an occupational pension, employee life and disability insurances, free EV charging, product discounts and various transportation benefits.

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.