Maintenance Engineer, Tabless & Cell Assembly (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What To Expect

At Tesla, we are accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Over the course of just a few years, we have developed and successfully launched revolutionary strategies and products on a large scale. This achievement is a testament to our exceptional speed, innovation, and efficiency. As we continue to drive our remarkable success story forward in Europe, the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg serves as the ideal base. Our employees are the key to our success, and their passion, motivation, and commitment to performance enable us to reach our goals. We are now seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Maintenance Engineer. The role is to optimize expenditures and technician productivity through best practice planning methods that support best practice scheduling and ensure safe, reliable plant operation. The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with internal cross‑functional teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate takes pride in her/his hands‑on work, data analysis skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. One of the key factors is the support of the Maintenance Management in their daily business.

What You’ll Do

• Coordination of CE acceptance processes, including documentation management and stakeholder walk‑downs with e.g. equipment manufacturers, EHS, engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Responsibility for apprentice management, headcount planning, and resource allocation, as well as daily business operations.
• Development and implementation of cost‑saving initiatives to optimize spare parts strategies, reduce supplier numbers, and streamline inventory levels.
• Design, development, and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor equipment performance, identify areas for improvement, and track progress.
• Collection, validation, and analysis of equipment performance data, including energy consumption, downtime, and overall system efficiency metrics.
• Leadership of maintenance projects focused on equipment improvements, downtime reduction, and planned maintenance optimization.
• Ownership of the PCA process for maintenance‑related topics, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Oversight of forklifts and pallet jacks, including budget planning, repair supervision, and cost management.
• Implementation and management of a regulated equipment system, including coordination of routine inspections and maintenance activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, preferably in a production environment or industrial maintenance role.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics and diagrams.
• Knowledge of production and equipment metrics, such as OEE, MTTR, and MTBF, and experience with improvement tools like RCA and 8D methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in high‑volume manufacturing, final assembly, or cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with production teams at all levels, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Advanced technical skills in automated mass production, with a deep understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flux).
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, and exceptional organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach, demonstrating personal leadership and ownership of equipment and resolving issues with cross‑functional teams incl. suppliers.