Mechanical Engineer - (m/w/d)

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Mechanical Engineer - (m/w/d)

| Job Category | Construction & Facilities | | Location | Berlin, BE | | Req. ID | 269260 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

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

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer for our Berlin Technical Engineering Center, TEC. The Mechanical Engineer carries the mechanical engineering responsibility as the responsible initiator and coordinator for all processes in the Technical Engineering Center that involve commissioning, operation, maintenance and improvements of mechanical systems. As part of the Facilities team under the Facility Manager, you will ensure seamless operations of complex mechanical systems, supporting predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day operations, troubleshooting (pumps, pneumatics, fans, HVAC, chilled water, heating, piping, rotating equipment), routine maintenance, and root cause analysis using FMEA
• Perform monthly cost analysis, predict utility usage, monitor trends/system demands, and identify cost reductions/improvements
• Develop/modify SOPs and track countermeasures to completion
• Lead end-to-end project management for installations, upgrades, and commissioning, including cost/benefit analysis and recommendations
• Implement predictive/preventive maintenance strategies to maximize reliability and minimize downtime
• Coordinate with EHS/Engineering teams for compliance/technical challenges, train personnel, and support mechanical automation/BMS integration
• Manage project budgets (POs/invoices), respond to emergencies, and communicate risks/updates to Facility Manager/stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent vocational training (e.g., Mechatroniker, Techniker) with several years of experience considered

• Several years of experience in facility operations and mechanical systems in industrial/technical environments

• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical principles/systems (pumps, compressed air, fans, flow meters, HVAC, chilled water, heating, piping, lifting equipment, vibration, heat transfer)

• Hands-on commissioning experience with HVAC and related mechanical equipment

• Proficiency in technical drawings, process flow charts, data analysis tools, CMMS, system monitoring, and MS Office

• Strong troubleshooting/data analysis, project management (budgeting/vendors/cost savings), and predictive maintenance/FMEA skills

• Familiarity with German/EU standards/regulations; Good German/English communication, teamwork, independence, and adaptability in fast-paced/complex environments

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