Tesla Electrical Lead Technical Service m/f/d - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg 

Germany, Brandenburg 

834010693

Electrical Network Operation & Maintenance

• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the electrical network (110kV – 400V), including switchgear, substations, transformers, and distribution panels.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar farms and backup power systems (diesel generators, UPS, etc.).
• Optimize electrical network performance through load distribution analysis, fault diagnosis, and predictive maintenance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce maintenance and operational costs without compromising reliability.
• Factory Electrical Safety & Compliance (VEFK Supervision)
• Supervise the VEFK (Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft / Responsible Electrical Specialist) and ensure compliance with DGUV regulations and electrical safety standards.
• Support the VEFK in implementing electrical safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure proper coordination between the VEFK, production, construction, and maintenance teams to maintain operational safety.
• Oversee training and competency development for electrical teams while ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.

Capacity Planning & Optimization

• Define capacity requirements for facilities maintenance, waste management, and recycling related to electrical infrastructure.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives by investigating ways to improve maintenance efficiency and minimize operational expenses.
• Apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies.

Project Support & Engineering

• Provide technical expertise in electrical design, ensuring alignment with Gigafactory standards.
• Support all project phases from design to commissioning, including procurement, construction, and testing.
• Independently make planning decisions, oversee implementation, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer within the team.
• Act as a key stakeholder during the construction phase, ensuring electrical infrastructure meets long-term operability, reliability, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Define and implement best practices for electrical supply to minimize lifecycle costs.
• Collaborate with construction, technical services, and production teams to align downtime activities and operational requirements.
• Incorporate industry best practices and lessons learned into site specifications and electrical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical supply management within manufacturing, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in high-voltage (110kV) and low-voltage (400V) systems.
• Experience with solar energy systems and backup power solutions.
• Deep understanding of DGUV regulations, electrical safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with FMEA, root cause analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and make key planning decisions while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Technical expertise in electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and energy management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially for FMEA and failure analysis.
• Project management experience, including design reviews, budgeting, and commissioning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of coordinating between construction, production, and maintenance teams.
• Strong focus on safety, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.