Quality Technician, MRB - Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What to Expect

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!

As a Material Review Board (MRB) Quality Technician, you will be responsible for managing rejected parts within your assigned production line section. You will lead cross functional collaboration to identify the root causes of nonconformities quickly and accurately, ensuring that rejected parts are properly dispositioned.
You will work closely with the teams in cell shop to contain and resolve issues identified during production.

What You'll Do

• Guide non-conforming materials through the Material Review Board (MRB) process from identification to handover to the next responsible team, both virtually in the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and physically
• Understands the basic disposition cases of non-conforming material, able to perform basic problemsolving steps as a first analysis for part dispositioning
• Extract actionable insights from dashboards to support decision making
• Collaborate closely with engineers, highlight issues to ensure effective communication and transparency
• Understand what data is needed to achieve Key Performance Indicators and be able to extract basic information
• Assist in implementing containment actions based on provided input from engineers
• Supports investigations with data, has basic knowledge of the factory software fundamentals and can apply the fundamentals with minor supervision
• Understands the concept of failure modes and Cell assembly work instruction, able to identify common failure modes in processes or parts independently
• Keep track of MRB inventory in your responsible area system and physically
• Facilitate daily MRB review meetings and ensure responsible departments follow up on assigned actions
• Flexibility in providing support in different areas for the factory

What You'll Bring

• Completed vocational training in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Mechanics, or Mechatronics
• Experience in Quality Assurance or Complaint Handling within a production environment (assembly or manufacturing)
• Comfortable working in clean-room environments and handling live cells, including gowning, contamination control, and compliance with applicable EHS and quality procedures.
• Flexibility for rotating shifts and on-call duty when production requires it
• Experience in a cell manufacturing environment is a plus
• Data-driven approach, with the ability to analyze challenging data and define actionable steps
• Good communication skills, able to address the right issues to the right teams based on data
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. German is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with manufacturing or quality systems (e.g. MES) is an advantage. Prior experience with a manufacturing execution system is a plus but not required
• Strong ability to build effective partnerships with cross-functional teams
• Experience with defect analysis, Root Cause Analysis, or 8D problem-solving is a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision
• High situational and safety awareness

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.

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.