Plant Environmental Control Engineering Internship, Battery Pack & Drive Unit (m/f/d) – Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Description
Location: Gigafactotry Berlin-Brandenburg (Grünheide)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: November / December
Time Type: full time
Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.
At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!
Internship assignment:
As a Plant Environmental Control Engineering Intern, Battery Pack & Drive Unit, you will support the local Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team in helping the shops stay compliant with environmental and safety regulations and minimize environmental risks and impacts. This technical role gives you hands-on exposure to the implementation of our environmental management system within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, while learning directly from industry experts. You'll gain insight into environmental permitting, compliance, and the safety & sustainability initiatives central to Tesla's mission.
Responsibilities
- Support the Battery Pack & Drive Unit shops in ensuring compliance with environmental and safety laws, permits, and standards (e.g. BImSchG, AwSV, WHG, REACH/CLP)
- Support inspections and audits, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation
- Track and report environmental objectives and KPIs; help maintain data in relevant systems
- Assist in managing chemical consumption and the approval process for new substances, ensuring chemicals are assessed and released before use, as well as ensuring disposal requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams are met
- Help coordinate commissioning plans for new equipment and processes
- Participate in the identification, mitigation, and reporting of environmental risks in the shop
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and EHS teams, gaining hands-on experience in high-risk manufacturing processes
Requirements
- Currently studying a relevant field such as Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Interest in compliance, permitting, and sustainability in an industrial setting
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when working with databases and compliance documentation
- Skilled in using common MS Office applications; exposure to database or ticketing systems is a plus
- Awareness of safety protocols and a proactive, reliable working style
- Proficiency in English and German required
What we offer:
We offer you access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:
- Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop.
- E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas.
- You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses.
- We also offer all employees exclusive discounts on products and services through Corporate Benefits, as well as discounts at the official Tesla Shop.
These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance