Maintenance Engineer, Technical Service - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Join Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy as a Maintenance Engineer at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. You'll own the reliability of critical equipment systems - such as lifting systems (cranes, elevators, industrial doors and gates) or intralogistics assets (AGVs, dollies, forklifts, trailers, racks) - in our dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on role offers high visibility and direct impact on production uptime, safety, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, logistics, EHS, and external partners, to troubleshoot issues, drive innovations, and ensure seamless operations in a fast-paced setting where your technical expertise shapes our global supply chain. What You'll Do

• System Ownership & Technical Leadership
• Take full ownership of system availability, performance, and lifecycle management to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Lead root-cause investigations and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and control systems (e.g., sensors, drives, VFDs, safety circuits).
• Validate repairs, guide make-vs-buy decisions and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence.

Maintenance Strategy & Compliance

• Design and execute preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks to optimize equipment health.
• Ensure full compliance with German regulations (e.g., DGUV/UVV, BetrSichV/TRBS, DIN/EN standards) through audits, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive records, including SOPs, inspection logs, and data analytics, to support continuous improvement.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Partner with OEMs and service providers to define scopes, negotiate SLAs, evaluate offers, and resolve escalations efficiently.
• Align daily with manufacturing, logistics, EHS, and quality teams to prioritize risks, share insights, and execute field activities.
• Communicate technical updates clearly to technicians, supervisors, and leadership, fostering a collaborative problem-solving culture.

Spare Parts & Reliability Engineering

• Develop and manage spare parts strategies, including critical spares inventory, stocking levels, and repair kits, to support rapid response.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) like availability, MTTR, MTBF, and failure recurrence to inform data-driven decisions.
• Spearhead small- to medium-scale reliability projects, from FMEA analysis to process optimizations, enhancing overall system resilience.

Do you have experience in OEM?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial settings.

• 3-7+ years in industrial maintenance, equipment engineering, or system ownership, with a track record of reducing downtime in manufacturing environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including sensors, drives, VFDs, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
• Proven ability to collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Proactive, structured problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach; thrives in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication abilities to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); German proficiency (B2+ level) preferred for interactions with technicians and inspectors.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with cranes, elevators, industrial doors/gates, AGVs, forklifts, or intralogistics systems.
• Proficiency with CMMS tools (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) for maintenance planning and tracking.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and methodologies, such as FMEA, RCFA, or RCM.
• Background in OEM commissioning, service engineering, or high-volume automotive/manufacturing operations.