Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Assembly (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 Senior 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

Work with internal and external teams to develop process, product and equipment design solutions to advance battery performance and cell manufacturing

Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality

Perform design reviews with internal and external vendors, develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to ensure robust equipment design development

Use tools like Minitab/JMP for data analysis and presentation of experimental data

Establish process controls for SPC and develop process related OCAPs

Plan and conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) for new or modified equipment

What You'll Bring

Degree in Science or equivalent relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

5+ years in Manufacturing Process Engineering, Automation Engineering, preferably in Battery, automotive or high-volume component production

Experience with Metal forming/Stamping/ Laser welding / dispensing applications is preferred

Proficiency in GD&T, SPC, MSA, FMEA / PFMEA, Simulation, statistical process control JMP capability analysis (Cp / Cpk), and control plans

Experience with 3D CAD (CATIA, Solidworks) needed

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 operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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.