Equipment Safety Engineer, Terafab

About the role

• Equipment Safety Engineer, Terafab | Tesla (Terafab)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 279092 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.

The Terafab team is seeking an experienced Equipment Safety Engineer that will be responsible for ensuring safety is integrated into factory, equipment, and tool design from concept through production for the Austin Fab. You will collaborate with New Programs Engineering, SI & 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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in equipment or safety engineering in the semiconductor or related industries
• Knowledge of machine safety systems and controls platforms
• Knowledge with safety standards (ANSI, ISO, RIA, NFPA, OSHA, SEMI)
• Experience supporting design review, FAT/SAT, commissioning
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Certifications (CSP, CMSE) 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)