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Chemical Engineer Technical Services Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla · Grünheide

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Chemical Engineer Technical Services Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Chemical Engineer Technical Services Internship (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla2 months agoInternship

On-siteEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)Engineering Process Engineering

Required skills

Microsoft Office

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Job description

Tesla posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Grünheide: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.

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What To Expect
As a Chemical Engineer Intern, you will support the Technical Services Operations & Maintenance Team in optimizing utility systems critical to Drive Unit, Cell and Battery production. You’ll assist in ensuring system reliability, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency while learning from industry experts. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and sustainability initiatives central to Tesla’s mission.

What You'll Do

Assist the operations team in operating and maintaining the systems (abatement, industrial gases, filtration and others)

Contribute in planning and executing commissioning and start-up of new systems

Help develop SOPs and ensure adherence to EHS standards. Participate in safety audits and compliance checks

Manage small reliability and energy-saving projects

Support the development of work instructions and spare parts strategies

Contribute to defining the team’s maintenance strategy

Knowledgable in troubleshooting and resolving system issues

Work cross-functionally with engineering and EHS teams, gaining hands-on experience in high-risk manufacturing processes

What You'll Bring

Currently studying or experienced in a relevant field such as Chemical or Process engineering

Skilled in using common MS Office applications

Awareness of safety protocols and interest in sustainability

Proficiency in English required; German Language is a plus

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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Working student essentials

What this Engineering internship in Grünheide means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.

Weekly hours

Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.

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International students

Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.

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