Duration: 6 months
Time Type: Full time
Start Date: July / September

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Reliability & Maintenance Engineer (Robotics) Intern to join our Body Shop team, with a focus on robotic systems and manufacturing operations. In this role, you will take ownership of project coordination tasks within a fast-paced environment, ensuring workflows run efficiently and on schedule.

• Coordinate cross-functional project initiatives, track progress, and report results to relevant stakeholders.
• Support robotic system improvement projects by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Drive predictive maintenance projects by analyzing equipment data and maintenance logs to identify failure patterns and recommend proactive interventions.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) using tools such as FMEA and fishbone diagrams to identify patterns and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee asset management processes, including lifecycle tracking, spare parts inventory, and cost-benefit evaluations for equipment repairs or upgrades.
• Design, implement, and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Develop and standardize PM procedures and reporting templates to ensure consistent execution across the team.
• Create and maintain key project documentation, including equipment specifications, BOMs, and maintenance records.

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated first-principles problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn ambiguous problems into actionable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• High flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and ways of working.
• Strong willingness to learn and a genuine interest in new methods, processes, and technologies.
• Experience with industrial robots is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.