Supply Chain Battery Responsible Sourcing Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

What To Expect
Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Duration: 6 Months

Time Type: Full-Time

Start Date: January  2027

  

The internship assignment :

We are looking for an intern to support our responsible sourcing efforts in the battery supply chain as we accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Main projects will focus on assessing operational health and safety risk and costs of decarbonisation projects throughout the battery supply chain, covering assets from mine to final batteries. The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing sustainability in battery and critical mineral supply chains, and excels in a dynamic environment that allows them to independently develop innovative approaches. In-person presence is a non-negotiable requirement of this role. The role is in Tesla’s Battery Responsible Sourcing (RS) team, which is part of the Battery Cell Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization that includes commercial procurement and supplier industrialization engineering.

What You'll Do

Basic design calculations for renewable energy projects

Support with supply chain decarbonization business case development

Benchmarking of best practices on supply chain safety data collection and processing

Collect, analyze and report on supply chain data and supplier performance

Preparation of statistics and templates for ongoing use

Learn how to maintain day-to-day stakeholder relationships

What You'll Bring

Preferably studying or experienced in a relevant field of resource engineering, sustainability or decarbonization

Understanding of battery value chain, from mine to final product

Basic knowledge of financial modelling

Good knowledge in the use of common MS Office applications, and development of versatile templates

Ability to analyze problems and find solutions in a structured manner

Analytical mindset and problem-solving oriented

Work in a team as well as in an organized and independent manner

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop

E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas

You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses

We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

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.

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