Staff Engineer Anode Electrode, Battery Cell (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla
is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Revolutionary
strategies and products have been developed within a few years and successfully
launched on a large scale. This is only possible through extraordinary speed,
innovation, and efficiency.

Gigafactory
Berlin-Brandenburg forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible
success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this is 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.

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The Role

The
Battery Cell is a critical component in Tesla vehicles and storage systems.
Tesla’s Production Engineering team is at the forefront of designing
cutting-edge electrode production processes and transferring these into mass
production. As a Process Lead for Dry Cathode Mixing, you will oversee the
development, optimization, and execution of highly sophisticated mixing
processes tailored for high-volume and high-quality battery cell production.

In this role, you will lead a team of engineers
and technicians, driving process innovation and operational excellence while
ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will act as a technical expert,
mentor, and strategic planner, pushing the boundaries of dry cathode mixing
technology and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal
candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional
leadership, and takes pride in delivering world-class results through hands-on
problem-solving and

- Oversee
and direct the analysis and optimization of dry cathode mixing processes to
ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness in a
cost-effective manner, achieving world-class quality levels.
- Lead
and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, capacity,
and process capability, setting strategic goals for the team.
- Drive
innovation by applying advanced technical knowledge to design, develop, and
refine processes, procedures, tooling, and fixtures specific to dry cathode
mixing.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance,
Quality, and New Product Introduction, to develop, validate, and improve
manufacturing processes and ensure manufacturability of designs.
- Spearhead
new model/product introductions, ensuring seamless integration of dry cathode
mixing processes into production.
- Enable
data-driven decision-making by providing predictive insights into tool and
process performance and support the integration of factory data systems.
- Implement
structured problem-solving methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DoE),
Five Why (5W), and Eight Disciplines (8D) to address process challenges.
- Oversee
the monitoring and reduction of process variation using techniques like
Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
- Ensure
the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions for all assigned
processes.
- Monitor
and audit manufacturing processes to guarantee compliance with product
specifications and standards.
- Lead
the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans for dry cathode
mixing operations.
- Optimize
line layouts, material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics using Lean
Manufacturing best practices.
- Mentor
and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians, fostering a high-performing
team environment.
- Provide
training and guidance to Associates as needed, ensuring consistent knowledge
transfer across the team.

- Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related
discipline). Alternatively, equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional
ability.
- Significant
experience in a Battery Cell manufacturing environment, with specific expertise
in dry cathode mixing or related electrode processes highly preferred.
- Proven
leadership experience in managing technical teams within a high-volume
manufacturing setting.
- Deep
proficiency in automated equipment systems and tools, with a focus on mixing or
coating applications.
- Extensive
background in a technology-based industry utilizing automated production
techniques.
- Advanced
process engineering skills, including process development, troubleshooting,
data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, and root cause analysis.
- Exceptional
team-working and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to
collaborate effectively at all organizational levels, particularly with direct
labor to identify challenges and develop optimal solutions using structured
methods.
- Expertise
in identifying critical process parameters and applying statistical methods for
process measurement and control.
- Ability
to provide clear, focused technical guidance to internal teams and external
engineering resources.
- Strong
hands-on mentality with a proactive approach to problem-solving.