Quality Lab Technician (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg
Description
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!
We are looking for lab technicians to perform routine quality inspections and support failure analysis processes for our state-of-the-art Tesla battery cell & drive unit manufacturing program. In this role, you will work closely with other lab technicians under the guidance of lab management to conduct material analyses with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting.
Responsibilities
- Perform scans of battery cells using appropriate equipment, followed by thorough quality control, including detailed analysis and documentation of results to ensure compliance with high standards
- Conduct quality control of battery cells by evaluating images generated through computed tomography (CT), identifying anomalies and ensuring structural integrity
- Carry out mechanical and destructive quality control of battery cells under controlled dry room conditions, evaluating them against an established defect catalog to systematically identify, classify, and address potential issues
- Assist in optimizing processes to reduce errors and enhance overall quality, contributing to continuous improvement in battery production efficiency
- Document all investigation results in reports and databases, while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers and quality managers) to share insights and drive collective problem-solving
Requirements
- Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification as a laboratory technician, chemical laboratory assistant, physics laboratory assistant, or a comparable field
- Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as microscopy using SEM and Digital Microscope; ideally, familiarity with CT scanners or similar imaging methods
- Background in battery technology or quality control of high-tech products is advantageous, helping you contribute effectively from day one
- Proficiency in managing sensitive materials under specialized conditions (e.g., dry room environments) and a strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols
- Analytical abilities, precision, and a keen eye for detail in defect evaluation, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments
- Strong team player with reliability in an international environment, plus a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Good proficiency in German (spoken and written); English skills are desirable to facilitate global collaboration
- Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement