Sr. Equipment Safety Engineer
Job Category
Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
Location
Fremont, California
Req. ID
228902
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Tesla’s Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) team support all Tesla Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales/Service/Delivery functions in our shared mission to accelerate to a sustainable tomorrow by being safe, fair, and fun today. The EHS&S team use human and organizational performance principles to foster an engaged, agile workforce who are focused on critical safeguard verification and innovative solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges. EHS&S supports Tesla’s people and environment-focused decision making using actionable metrics, world-class resources, and exceptional talent.
Tesla is seeking a Senior Equipment Safety Engineer to lead safety design, build and sustaining services for our Cell Manufacturing facility, located in Fremont, CA. The candidate applies advanced risk assessment methods, machine safety design principles, and compliance assurance processes to facilitate excellent engineering, operations, and EHS outcomes. The Senior Equipment Safety Engineer leads management of change for new product, process, and equipment introduction for the Cell Manufacturing building as well as applicable R&D activities in our pilot labs. They work collaboratively across all manufacturing and launch engineering teams. Their goal is to eliminate or control machinery hazards using a risk-based approach, facilitating design for safe outcomes when failure occurs, and conducting field verifications/buy-offs. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on approach, analytical ability, organizational skills, and teamwork.
- Lead Equipment Safety Program management for Cell Manufacturing and assigned Fremont sites, with the goal of safeguarding people and the environment from serious impacts from equipment failures while always advancing Tesla’s mission
- Perform technical analyses to evaluate and validate designs against regulatory and internal standards and provide feasible and creative recommendations supported by objective findings
- Utilize ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, IBC and OSHA equipment, electrical and facility design standards, in addition to Tesla’s Design Targets, to drive consistent and high-quality safety and engineering outcomes – in response to events/incidents as well as gap analyses or audits
- Oversee change management on safety systems for new and existing equipment and ensure effective verification (buy-off) and documentation retention
- Partner with internal Process Safety, Ergonomics, Environmental, EHS, and other engineering subject matter experts to review internal design/build targets Facilitate continuous improvements according to current trends/needs and deploy changes with local teams
- Support and lead event learning/incident investigations to identify contributing factors and collaborate on prevention and corrective measures as appropriate
- Attend, coordinate, and conduct equipment safety and related training—strengthen the Engineering, Maintenance, Production and the EHS team competency with automation safety design principles, standards, and practices
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Safety Engineering, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, and Safety, or equivalent experience
- 5 years automation safety experience, including mechanical/electrical/control design
- Demonstrated knowledge of production processes and systems (i.e., operational workflows, industrial safety processes, using software applications for documents and communication, etc.) .
- Advanced understanding of PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff)
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines; Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn from and teach others
- Familiarity with general OSHA Construction and General Industry requirements that would be applicable in a production, manufacturing, and R&D facility
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communicator with technical and non-technical audiences; Mastery of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$80,000 - $144,000/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.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$80,000 - $144,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.