Tesla · 1 day ago
Equipment Safety Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTesla is at the forefront of designing and building cutting-edge products and places, and as an Equipment Safety Engineer within our Environmental Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) team, you will be part of this innovative journey. This role involves providing technical expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensuring safety in factory designs while collaborating with various teams to promote safer work environments and efficient processes.
EnergyElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingRenewable EnergyAutomotive
Responsibilities
Lead Machine Safety design and manufacturing across Vehicle, Energy, and AI products and programs, along with safeguarding development and production processes while advancing Tesla's mission
Perform technical analyses on designs for automation, robots, and manufacturing equipment to evaluate against internal and international standards, providing design recommendations that enhance safety
Utilize ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, IBC, OSHA standards to ensure compliance in vehicle, robotic, and manufacturing designs, particularly focusing on AI integration and automation safety
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure manufacturers have incorporated applicable ANSI and OSHA standards into the equipment, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to confirm equipment safety for operation
Partner with internal subject matter experts from Design, Engineering, Manufacturing to review and improve safety in designs, facilitating safety-focused innovations
Conduct safety training for New Programs to strengthen the Design, Engineering, Manufacturing team’s competency with automation safety design principles, standards and practices
Contribute to Tesla's Standards for hardware and software for future equipment development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in safety engineering, with experience in AI, robotics, or large-scale manufacturing projects preferred, emphasizing mechanical/electrical/control design
Proficiency with software for safety validation, design processes, integration, ensuring effective implementation (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, PILZ, SICK, Keyence, and Sistema)
Advanced understanding of safety systems relevant to AI, robotics, vehicle design, and manufacturing automation, including knowledge of PLC programming/troubleshooting, light curtain, area scanners, Safe Radar, Safe camera systems, safe drive systems, and safety PLC's
Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environments where rapid iteration and safety assurance are key, managing competing demands with a focus on safety
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with excellent communication skills to convey safety principles across different teams and disciplines
Willingness to travel for prototype testing, Factory acceptance testing, and manufacturing commissioning, ensuring safety standards are met across all stages
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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