What To Expect
Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy through innovation, speed, and efficiency. At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we’re building the future of energy production and electric vehicle manufacturing. We’re seeking a motivated Team Lead to technically lead teams, ensure project excellence, and drive innovation in brownfield environments.

Position Overview

To provide technical leadership for complex projects involving facility modifications, expansions, or optimizations. This role involves mentoring junior staff, overseeing execution of high-impact tasks, and ensuring alignment with Tesla’s technical, safety, and quality standards. The Team Lead will act as a bridge between engineering teams and field operations, driving efficiency and innovation.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership & Team Oversight

Lead and mentor a team of technicians, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.

Assign tasks, prioritize workflows, and ensure alignment with project timelines and technical specifications.

Act as the primary technical point of contact for cross-functional teams (e.g., engineers, contractors).

Advanced Project Execution

Oversee site preparation, infrastructure installation, and facility development in brownfield environments.

Interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings, resolving ambiguities with engineering teams.

Implement solutions for advanced construction challenges, optimizing processes for safety and efficiency.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Enforce OSHA, ISO, and industry-specific safety standards across the team.

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Lead root-cause analysis for incidents and drive corrective actions.

Strategic Problem-Solving

Develop innovative solutions for technical bottlenecks, collaborating with engineering and project management.

Propose process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce costs, or mitigate risks.

Documentation & Reporting

Review and validate technical documentation, punch lists, and compliance reports.

Provide regular updates to project leads on team performance, challenges, and progress.

What You'll Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred or high school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in construction, electrical, mechanical, or civil field preferred.

Experience: 8+ years in construction, facility development, or technical roles, with 3+ years in a leadership/mentoring capacity.

Skills:

• Expertise in construction tools, machinery, and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, project management platforms).
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and a proven track record in brownfield environments.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and German.

Certifications: Valid driver’s license, advanced trade certifications (e.g., electrical, welding), and leadership training preferred.

Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors

Work Schedule: Full-time, with flexibility for shift work, weekends, and extended hours during critical phases.