Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Associate Maintenance Manager - Electrode, Cell Manufacturing

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 12

Full-timeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field, or Meister/Techniker with extensive experience, or equivalent qualifications with exceptional performance.
At least 5 years of high-volume manufacturing maintenance experience with direct leadership of technical teams.
A proven track record of improving OEE contribution, MTBF, and MTTR, and reducing equipment-related downtime or scrap.
Experience with automated high-precision equipment such as roll-to-roll, calendering, powder processing, or similar equipment.
Strong structured problem-solving skills, such as 8D or equivalent, and the ability to implement preventive maintenance systems, spare parts strategies, and standard work.
A track record of coaching and developing maintenance teams across continuous shifts.
Fluency in English.
Willingness to cover shifts in a 24/7 shift model, provide on-call support, and work in controlled or dry-room environments.
Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in daily work, operate in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Policy and EMAS requirements, and foster a culture of continuous environmental improvement.

Responsibilities

Own equipment reliability for assigned Electrode areas, including Dry Powder Mixing, Coating, Calendering, and Slitting, and be accountable for OEE, MTBF, and MTTR targets and the decisions needed to protect output and quality.
Lead, develop, and hold a team of Maintenance Supervisors and technicians accountable across 24/7 operations, including personnel planning, hiring support, and performance management.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and total productive maintenance programs, work instructions, and equipment documentation so the team executes consistently.
Build technical depth in Electrode equipment and failure modes to support root-cause analysis and informed decisions.
Drive breakdown response and escalations, contain issues quickly, eliminate root causes, and prevent recurrence.
Own the spare parts strategy to avoid stoppages from shortages and support related budget reviews.
Set the standard for safety and zero defects, and ensure risk assessments and compliance in controlled environments.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, share status regularly, and drive alignment.
Ensure maintenance readiness for new equipment and production ramp-up, and build systems that perform consistently without depending on any single person.
Improve equipment operation availability and OEE; develop systems to track current shop conditions; identify areas for improvement; manage breakdowns and short- and long-term actions; prevent repeat occurrences; develop and implement preventive maintenance and total productive maintenance; manage equipment spare parts; determine critical versus non-critical parts; use audit methods to ensure there are no risk conditions; assess current skill sets; and develop training action plans.

Desired Qualifications

Experience managing Maintenance Supervisors.
Experience with automated high-precision equipment such as roll-to-roll, calendering, powder processing, or similar equipment.
Experience in battery or adjacent high-volume industries.
German language skills.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Requisition ID	289724
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Associate Manager, Maintenance Electrode who will carry operational accountability for equipment reliability and availability across assigned process areas and/or shifts in the Electrode shop. The role reports to the Manager, Engineering and Maintenance Electrode and delivers goals within a defined framework and timeline. The candidate needs to have demonstrable skills in the following areas: <ul class="tds-list tds-list--unordered"><li>Equipment Operation Availability / % OEE improvement</li><li>System development to track current shop conditions</li><li>Identification of key areas of improvement</li><li>Breakdown management</li><li>Understanding of short term vs long term actions </li><li>Systems used to prevent repeat occurrences </li><li>PM / TPM development and implementation </li><li>Reference to past improvement initiatives / % improvements </li><li>Equipment spare parts management </li><li>Critical vs non critical parts determination </li><li>Audit methods to ensure no risk condition </li><li>Training & development </li><li>Assessment of current skills sets </li><li>Training action plans</li></ul>

Job Responsibilities

Own equipment reliability for assigned Electrode areas (Dry Powder Mixing, Coating, Calendering, Slitting) - accountable for OEE, MTBF, and MTTR targets and the decisions needed to protect output and quality
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of Maintenance Supervisors and technicians across 24/7 operations, including personnel planning, hiring support, and performance management
Develop and maintain PM/TPM programs, work instructions, and equipment documentation so the team executes consistently
Build technical depth in Electrode equipment and failure modes to support root-cause analysis and informed decisions
Drive breakdown response and escalations with urgency - contain issues fast, eliminate root causes, and prevent recurrence
Own the spare parts strategy to avoid stoppages from shortages and support related budget reviews
Set the standard for safety and zero defects; ensure risk assessments and compliance in controlled environments
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality; share status regularly and drive alignment
Ensure maintenance readiness for new equipment and ramp, and build systems that perform consistently without depending on any single person

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field — or Meister/Techniker with extensive experience (or equivalent with exceptional performance)
5+ years in high-volume manufacturing maintenance with direct leadership of technical teams (experience managing Supervisors preferred)
Proven track record improving OEE contribution, MTBF, and MTTR, and reducing equipment-related downtime or scrap
Experience with automated high-precision equipment (roll-to-roll, calendering, powder processing, or similar preferred); battery or adjacent high-volume industries are a plus
Strong structured problem-solving (8D or equivalent) and ability to implement PM systems, spare parts strategies, and standard work
Track record of coaching and developing maintenance teams across continuous shifts
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Willingness for shift coverage in a 24/7 shift model, on-call support, and work in controlled or dry-room environments

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

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.

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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