Job Description

What to Expect

Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg


Duration: 6 months


Time type: Full-time


Start Date: November / December 2025


Tesla is looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented Industrial Engineering Intern to contribute to implementing Engineering and Lean Principles to the manufacturing process at the Berlin Factory. Through a detailed understanding of the factory objectives and extensive collaboration with internal and external teams, the Engineering Intern will help improve processes to increase overall efficiency, capacity, and safety. Tesla is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a critical subsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

What You'll Do

Assist Industrial Engineers in developing and deploying efficient systems to integrate production associates, machines, material requirements, and information to achieve optimal manufacturing processes. Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly. Assist Engineers and Production Management to plan work assignments based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules. Knowledge of rules regarding alternative work schedules. Ability to create multi-process workstation layouts, standardized work, staffing and process maps to execute a successful rebalance of workstations as needed. Ability to prepare diagrams to illustrate workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization. Ability to collect statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize process. Working knowledge of 5S principles, Work Measurement, JIT, Kanban, and Problem-Solving Methods.

What You'll Bring

Currently working towards a BS, MS, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field Understands the definition of Takt time, target cycle time, and factors of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in depth. Moderate data analysis skills – Tableau/Splunk/SQL knowledge is a plus. Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Conflict resolution and change management skills are a plus. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio is a plus). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings, and formulas. Fluency in English, German is a plus.




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.