As an Equipment Safety Engineer within the EHS&S team, you will play a key role in the GFTX EHS team, ensuring safety is integrated into factory and equipment design from concept through production.
You will collaborate with New Programs Engineering, AI & Robotics, Manufacturing, and design teams to develop standardized, high-quality safety solutions for automated manufacturing equipment. This role spans design, build, commissioning, and production support.
Working both independently and cross-functionally, you will help solve complex safety challenges with practical, innovative approaches-driving safer workplaces, improving efficiency. If you can think outside the box and bring a simple approach to solving complex equipment safety problems, then we need you.
- Lead machine safety activities across equipment lifecycle from concept, design, build, to sustaining production
- Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments for automation, robotics, and manufacturing systems
- Ensure compliance with Tesla standards and global regulations (ANSI, ISO, OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
- Execute FAT and SAT to verify safety requirements and ensure equipment is safe for operation
- Validate safety control systems, including functional testing of safety PLCs and safety devices
- Partner with design, manufacturing, and external vendors to develop and deploy robust safety solutions
- Support audits, change management, and continuous improvement to maintain safe operations
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Health, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in equipment or safety engineering
- Knowledge of machine safety systems and controls platforms
- Familiar with global safety standards (ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, OSHA)
- Experience supporting design review, FAT/SAT, commissioning
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Certifications (CSP, CMSE) or robotics experience preferred
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program