The role

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg represents a pivotal milestone in Tesla’s European expansion, driving sustainable energy innovation at unprecedented scale. The most important pillars for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of electrode mixing and powder handling systems in our high-volume battery cell production lines. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes.

Your work will directly impact Tesla’s global production goals and set benchmarks for next-generation cell manufacturing systems.

We are looking for you to join our amazing team and build Tesla future together.

• Assist in the design, commissioning and ramp-up of new or modified equipment in the electrode mixing and dry mixing processes.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment issues under supervision, including root cause analysis and coordination of action plans with contractors / maintenance teams.
• Participate in the review of technical drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics) and documentation with guidance from senior engineers.
• Document equipment procedures, maintenance routines, and operational guidelines.
• Contribute to safety assessments and equipment improvement initiatives in collaboration with EHS and QA teams.
• Support supplier coordination, including equipment inspections, buy-offs, and tracking of deliverables.
• Assist in identifying critical spare parts and support inventory planning for key components.
• Have basic knowledge and/or hands-on experience with powder handling equipment design, automation systems, electrical checks (IOs), or basic troubleshooting of mixing equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or technical support roles (automotive, battery, chemical, or industrial manufacturing preferred).
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with technical documentation, drawings, or safety standards (e.g., P&IDs, basic FMEA concepts) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly across departments.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, email) and comfort with digital tools used in production environments.
• Willingness to work in a production setting, including shift work if required.
• Powder handling system, Electrical safety, automation or ATEX knowledge is a plus
• Fluency in English required; German is a plus