The Manufacturing Safety Engineer will be a full-time member of the Production Engineering team at Megafactory California, reporting to Matthew Crisp. Accountability for safety on existing processes, rapid safety-driven automation changes, and new equipment deployment sits with Production Engineering leadership. The engineer partners with EHS on risk assessments, safety buyoffs, and audit readiness. The role ensures the safety of existing processes, quick automation changes to address emergent safety concerns, and the prioritization of safety in the development and deployment of new manufacturing equipment.
- Design, develop, and implement safety system upgrades on automated manufacturing equipment using Siemens SIMATIC Integrated Safety, TwinSAFE, and PILZ solutions
- Lead machine safety across the equipment lifecycle, from concept and design through build, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and sustaining production
- Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments for automation and robotics, including SIL/PL determination, safety function validation, and safety buyoffs with EHS
- Ensure compliance with Tesla safety standards and IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ANSI B11, OSHA, NFPA, and RIA through systematic validation and documentation
- Design and validate safety control systems, including safety PLC programming, safe data communication, safe machine states, and functional testing of safety devices
- Develop and maintain safety documentation, including safety function diagrams, risk assessment reports, and safety manuals, and manage change control for safety-critical systems
- Partner with Controls, Equipment, NPI, and external vendors to integrate safety into new product and process designs from inception
- Evolve internal safety standards from incidents, near-misses, and audits; serve as the machine safety expert during safety events, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation with a focus on safety systems in manufacturing environments
- Experience with Siemens SIMATIC Integrated Safety, TwinSAFE, and PILZ safety PLCs and architectures
- Deep understanding of IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11, plus OSHA, NFPA, RIA, and internal Tesla safety standards
- Experience designing and validating safety functions, including safety PLC programming, safe data communication, and safe machine states
- Proficiency in conducting Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), SIL/PL determination, and safety function validation
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) preferred
- Willingness to support off-shift, weekend, and ramp-period operations as needed to ensure safety system readiness
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
Expected Compensation
$93,600 - $140,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.