Tesla is dedicated to accelerating the transition to sustainable energy. In just a few years, we have developed revolutionary strategies and products, successfully bringing them to market on a large scale. This has only been possible through extraordinary speed, innovation, and efficiency. To continue Tesla's incredible success story in Europe, the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg provides the perfect foundation. Our employees are the key to this success. Their passion, motivation, and commitment ensure we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story with us.

Analytical Materials Lab Technician (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

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.

• Conducting routine quality inspections for cell & drive unit manufacturing and working closely with material scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Performing a variety of standardized routine tests on battery cells and related materials (e.g., chemical analysis of raw materials, microscopic examinations, testing of mechanical properties, analysis of powder properties, and electrical measurements)
• You evaluate test results and prepare laboratory test reports
• Participating in process optimization measures
• Support in commissioning new laboratory equipment and creating and developing quality-relevant documents
• You are responsible for 5S activities and hygiene standards in the workplace.
• Preparing the inventory of used materials and chemicals and perform preventive maintenance as needed

• Technical vocational qualification as a materials tester, chemical laboratory technician, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a quality or chemical analysis laboratory and have already worked with material analysis equipment (including CT, rheometers, moisture analyzers, GC (MS/FID/TCD), ICP-OES, acid-base titrators, SEM, DMA, and DSC)
• Experience with disruptive quality inspections
• Experienced in handling chemicals and hazardous substances
• Ideally, you already have some experience in battery manufacturing and testing related cells and raw materials
• You are willing to work in a shift system
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good English language skills. German is an advantage
• 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