Associate Joining Engineer, Body - (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What To Expect

Position Description

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.

What You’ll Do

• Design, select, and validate hot and cold joining systems (e.g., laser welding, resistance spot welding, adhesive bonding, self‑piercing riveting, clinching) for new and existing products.
• Optimize joining parameters to ensure structural integrity, repeatability, and compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO, IATF 16949, OEM specifications).
• Provide expert technical support for all joining‑related issues in production, including process deviations, quality defects, and equipment failures.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for joining‑related breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve complex equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.
• Develop and deliver hands‑on training programs for operators and maintenance technicians on joining processes, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training documentation and certification records.
• Lead internal maintenance and engineering projects related to joining system upgrades, line expansions, or technology transitions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, control plans, work instructions, and validation reports.
• Ensure all joining processes are traceable, auditable, and compliant with internal and external quality and safety standards.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new joining technologies (e.g., hybrid joining, advanced adhesives, friction stir welding) and assessing their feasibility for production use.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by providing joining process feasibility studies and pilot testing.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Manufacturing Engineering related field, or equivalent experience
• Multiple years of experience with adhesive application and mechanical joining equipment and processes: Self‑pierce riveting, clinching, hemming, auto bolting, laser welding, resistance spot welding and projection welding.
• Hands‑on robotics experience in an automotive environment
• Experience with Kuka or Fanuc robots and good understanding of robot integration in joining systems
• Proficient in CAD, CATIA, and experience in 3D CAD systems is a good addition
• Proven track record of data‑driven workflow to solve complex problem