Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Paint Process Equipment

Tesla is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary strategies and products were developed within a few years and successfully launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Gigafactory Berlin forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, with a focus on Paint Process Equipment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain broad-based industrial manufacturing experience, working with ovens, air supply units, and paint booths. This role requires a strong foundation in paint application, air conditioning, hydraulics/pneumatics, and other related technologies.

• Lead the installation of new equipment on green and brownfield sites, from planning and bidding to commissioning and ramp-up.
• Develop and optimize state-of-the-art equipment, with a focus on HVAC systems, process heating systems and fire protection.
• Align new installations utilities requirements with facility installed capacity
• Ensure seamless handover of equipment to production, process, and maintenance teams, and coordinate detailed training and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure equipment is built to agreed specifications and meets company standards.
• Drive energy-saving and efficiency initiatives within existing equipment, and participate in troubleshooting actions to secure target OEE and quality levels.
• Deliver project milestones on time, with a focus on contract execution, progress tracking, and clear communication.
• Lead contractors and suppliers to achieve optimal results, through strong communication and technical solution validation.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to identified problems, balancing engineering excellence with financial viability.
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation, seeking practical solutions to day-to-day problems and projects.
• Become a subject matter expert on all equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls, and lead other engineers and technicians in the paint shop to improve performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process and equipment engineering, to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, and minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment, with a focus on teamwork and open communication.