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Industrial Engineering Internship (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

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Tesla

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Brandenburg

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant engineering degree, understand Takt time and OEE, have moderate data analysis skills, strong communication abilities, and excel in MS Office.
  • You will assist in optimizing manufacturing processes, analyze production data, create workflows, and support engineers in rebalancing workstations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Currently working towards a BS, MS, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Understands the definition of Takt time, target cycle time, and factors of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in depth
  • Moderate data analysis skills – Tableau/Splunk/SQL knowledge is a plus
  • Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution and change management skills are a plus
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio is a plus)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings, and formulas
  • Fluency in English, German is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist Industrial Engineers in developing and deploying efficient systems to integrate production associates, machines, material requirements, and information to achieve optimal manufacturing processes. Collaborate with Production Management and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions accordingly. Assist Engineers and Production Management to plan work assignments based on production associate performance, machine capability, and production schedules. Knowledge of rules regarding alternative work schedules. Ability to create multi-process workstation layouts, standardized work, staffing and process maps to execute a successful rebalance of workstations as needed. Ability to prepare diagrams to illustrate workflow, product routing, floor layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization. Ability to collect statistical production cycle time studies, analyze data, and optimize process. Working knowledge of 5S principles, Work Measurement, JIT, Kanban, and Problem-Solving Methods.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Industrial Engineering Internship?

The duration of the internship is 6 months.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg.

When does the internship start?

The internship is set to start in May 2025.

What type of engineering students are eligible to apply for this internship?

Students currently working towards a BS, MS, or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field are eligible to apply.

What skills are preferred for this internship?

Preferred skills include moderate data analysis skills (experience with Tableau, Splunk, or SQL), understanding of Takt time and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Visio and fluency in German are also advantages.

Will the intern work alone or in a team?

The intern will collaborate with Industrial Engineers, Production Management, and cross-functional support teams, indicating a team-based approach.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

The main responsibilities include assisting in developing efficient manufacturing systems, identifying production constraints, planning work assignments, creating workstation layouts, preparing workflow diagrams, analyzing production data, and applying Lean principles.

Is knowledge of Lean principles important for this internship?

Yes, a working knowledge of Lean principles such as 5S, JIT, Kanban, and problem-solving methods is important for this position.

Are communication skills important for this role?

Yes, exemplary verbal and written communication skills are required for effective collaboration and conflict resolution in this role.

Is knowledge of additional languages other than English beneficial?

Yes, fluency in German is a plus, in addition to English.

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Tesla

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.