Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Team Lead – Materials Lab - Drive Unit

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Full-timeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completed technical vocational training, preferably as a precision mechanic, or equivalent expertise, supplemented by several years of leadership experience in the automotive industry.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and testing methods in the automotive industry, including common standards such as IATF and ISO.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills and experience with project management tools and CAD/CAM software.
Good English proficiency for working in an international environment.
Candidates are expected to uphold and promote sustainability principles in daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Policy and EMAS requirements.
Initial experience guiding a team of 4–6 employees is advantageous, ideally in a technical or industrial precision-manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the team, including resource planning and process optimization.
Prepare and set up manufacturing tests according to standards and regulations, focusing on precise mechanical processing of components, including semiconductors.
Perform standard manufacturing tasks and complex machining processes using CNC-supported methods such as milling, turning, and grinding, with quality control and tolerance monitoring.
Conduct quality inspections, including digital microscopy and vision systems, spectral analyses, and optical inspections, and develop inspection methods.
Prepare and evaluate component sections or cross-sections to assess surface quality, form accuracy, and assemblability, including fit accuracy, edge sharpness, and material removal.
Coordinate and monitor heat treatments and sample post-processing, such as grinding and polishing, for testing and analysis, maintaining safety standards and process stability.
Document manufacturing data, conduct plausibility checks, and prepare reports, including team feedback and quality audits.

Desired Qualifications

Initial experience guiding a team of 4–6 employees, ideally in a technical or industrial precision-manufacturing environment.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Grünheide (Mark), Brandenburg
Requisition ID	286028
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 stands for accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. Within just a few years, revolutionary strategies and products have been developed and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation, and efficiency. To further advance Tesla's incredible success story in Europe, the Gigafactory Berlin provides the perfect foundation. Our employees are the most important pillar of this success. Their passion, motivation, and commitment ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to join us in continuing and expanding this success story.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and coordination of the team, including resource planning and process optimization
Preparation and setup of manufacturing tests according to standards and regulations, with a focus on precise mechanical processing of components, including semiconductors.
Execution of standard manufacturing tasks as well as complex machining processes using CNC-supported methods (e.g., milling, turning, grinding), with an emphasis on quality control and tolerance monitoring
Conducting quality inspections (e.g., digital microscopy and vision systems, spectral analyses, and optical inspections), including method development
Preparation and evaluation of component sections or cross-sections to assess surface quality, form accuracy, and assemblability (e.g., fit accuracy, edge sharpness, material removal)
Coordination and monitoring of heat treatments and post-processing of samples (e.g., grinding, polishing) for testing and analysis purposes, with responsibility for safety standards and process stability
Responsibility for documenting manufacturing data, plausibility checks, and preparing reports, including team feedback and quality audits

Job Requirements

Completed technical vocational training, preferably as a precision mechanic or equivalent expertise, supplemented by several years of leadership experience in the automotive industry
Initial experience in guiding a team of 4-6 employees is advantageous, ideally in a technical or industrial environment in precision manufacturing
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and testing methods in the automotive industry, as well as common standards such as IATF and ISO
Proficient MS Office skills, supplemented by experience with project management tools and CAD/CAM software
Resilience, assertiveness, and analytical thinking
Strong communication skills, pronounced team orientation, and reliability
Good English proficiency due to the international environment
Responsible behavior, strategic thinking, and a willingness for continuous professional development
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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