Process Engineer, Cell Mixing (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect

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.

The role

The Process Engineer for Cell Mixing will be the technical subject matter expert of their assigned process within the Dry Electrode Production. He/she will be expected to determine the most effective method(s) of processing while improving cycle times, reducing downtime, lowering cost, and driving improvements in in order to ensure the continued performance of the process.

What You'll Do

• Become owner / subject matter expert of a complex manufacturing process that is the first of its kind at Tesla in battery material handling and mixing.
• Analyze and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time and uptime related to dry powder mixing and transport of battery powder materials.
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, correlate with upstream/downstream processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity, and capability in cost effective means in collaboration with controls and equipment engineering colleagues.
• Support new product introductions in coordination with Design Engineering, New Product Introduction team, Quality, and other parties as needed.
• Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, JMP, Tableau and Ignition.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Design of Experiments (DoE), Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions, FMEAs and Control Plans for assigned processes.
• Provide hands-on support to operation and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
• Participate in on-field commissioning activities by supporting manufacturing engineering team.
• Develop and train Process technicians.

What You'll Bring

• Either a B.Sc. with relevant experience or an M.Sc. in any Engineering discipline or science field.
• Demonstrated experience with mixing or powder convey equipment, large continuous or batch processes, food or chemical powders, large liquid process plants, cosmetics, pharmaceutic, cells, battery, semiconductor, plastics, plastic polymers.
• Operations experience working in high-volume production processes
• Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods.
• Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources, as well as the Production Team.
• Experience with: Process Engineer, Powder handling and dosing, Process Technologist, Powder conveyance, ATEX, clean & dry room, Process automation, Cathode and anode powder, Battery powder, battery ingredients would be beneficial
• Hands on mentality
• Senior level positions are also available

We offer:

You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you’ll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla’s compensation package includes competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that are offered are a pension program, 30 vacation days, employee insurance, free EV charging stations and public commuting support.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.