Industrial Engineering Internship

7 Months ago • Upto 1 Years

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineering Intern for its Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. This 6-month, full-time internship involves contributing to the implementation of engineering and lean principles in the manufacturing process. Responsibilities include assisting in developing efficient systems, collaborating with teams to identify and solve manufacturing constraints, planning work assignments, creating process layouts and diagrams, conducting cycle time studies, and optimizing processes using methods like 5S and JIT. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with data analysis tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office are desired.

Good To Have:

Tableau/Splunk/SQL knowledge
Conflict resolution and change management skills
Visio skills
German fluency

Must Have:

Assist in developing efficient manufacturing systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Plan work assignments based on production data
Create process maps and diagrams
Conduct cycle time studies and optimize processes
Knowledge of Lean principles (5S, JIT, Kanban)

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What to Expect

Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg 

Duration: 6 months  

Time type: Full-time 

Start Date: May 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.

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