Job Description

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.



As a Supervisor Maintenance Battery department, you will oversee a team of equipment and machine maintenance technicians who are responsible for ensuring the availability and performance of the equipment. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining maintenance and calibration schedules for all tools, machines, and equipment used in the production facility. Additionally, you will be involved in engineering and manufacturing support activities, including 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Ensuring the implementation of safety standards within your team will also be a key aspect of your role

What You'll Do

Ensuring relevant maintenance and repair activities in accordance with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale requirements. Providing technical and disciplinary management, including organizing and scheduling assigned personnel, conducting training, qualification, and coaching of maintenance employees. Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and monitoring their implementation. Reviewing and updating work instructions as necessary, and implementing store floor management procedures. Collaborating with other departments to resolve technical issues. Ensuring the availability of series production regarding product changes and improvements. Implementing preventive maintenance programs to optimize production performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing support during conversion projects. Providing technical support during the commissioning of new systems.

What You'll Bring

Completed vocational training in a trade or technical field, preferably with further qualification as an industrial foreman or technician. Several years of experience in maintenance within a production plant, with professional experience as a shift supervisor. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the entire production process. Strong awareness of quality standards. Ability to multitask, organize multiple tasks with equally high priorities, and set and achieve goals effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to work full shifts, including weekends and holidays. Proficiency in German and/or English. Awareness of and aptitude for maintenance within a production line for high-voltage (HV) battery products. Familiarity with standards, rules, and regulations in the technical environment is advantageous.

What 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 a competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that we provide are 30 vacation days, an occupational pension, employee life and disability insurances, free EV charging, product discounts and various transportation benefits.



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.