Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Electrode Mixing, Battery Cell

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design, commissioning, and ramp-up of new or modified equipment in electrode mixing and dry mixing processes, under the guidance of senior engineers. 
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues with supervision, including observing root cause analysis and helping coordinate action plans with contractors and maintenance teams. 
• Participate in reviews of technical drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics) and documentation, with coaching from experienced team members. 
• Help document equipment procedures, maintenance routines, and operational guidelines. 
• Contribute to safety assessments and equipment improvement initiatives alongside EHS & QA 
• Support supplier-related activities such as equipment inspections, buy-offs, and tracking of deliverables. 
• Assist in identifying critical spare parts and support inventory planning for key components. 
• Gain exposure to powder handling equipment, automation systems, electrical checks (IOs), and basic mixing equipment operations. 

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or a related field). 
• Relevant academic projects, coursework, or previous internships in manufacturing, process engineering, or technical environments (automotive, battery, chemical, or industrial 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, curiosity, and eagerness 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. 
• Willingness to work in a production setting, including potential shift work if required  
• Interest in powder handling systems, electrical safety, automation, or ATEX is a plus. 
• Fluency in English required; German language skills are a plus. 

What we offer: 

 We offer you 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 exclusive discounts on products and services through Corporate Benefits, as well as discounts at the official Tesla Shop. 

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