Sr. Safety Systems Engineer, Process Controls

About the role

Sr. Safety Systems Engineer, Process Controls | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 270508 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Imagine a world where infinite clean energy isn’t a promise, it’s a reality. Enabling abundant, clean energy production requires a complex supply of refined materials that are to become the backbone of Tesla’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. Tesla’s Refining Technology Team is responsible for the implementation of production processes at never-before-seen scale.

If you’re a highly motivated and purpose-driven Safety Systems Engineer, Process Controls ready to solve problems that have never been solved before, this is your moment. Join us in turning the sun’s power into the world’s most abundant, accessible energy source.

What You'll Do

• Architect, configure, and implement automated Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Fire & Gas Systems (FGS) to ensure the intrinsic safety of a large-scale complex process facility
• Own the comprehensive functional safety documentation package, taking hands-on responsibility for the development and maintenance of critical deliverables (including Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), Cause & Effect Matrices, Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Principle Diagrams, and SIL Verification reports)
• Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, and LOPA studies, taking ownership of identifying Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and ensuring all required risk reductions are achieved through the safety system design
• Engineer the configuration and programming of SIL3-certified, fault-tolerant safety logic solvers, ensuring strict physical and logical independence from the basic process control system (DCS)
• Act as the technical liaison between equipment suppliers and the automation team to execute the seamless integration of specialized safety packages (e.g., Burner Management Systems, Compressor Surge Control) into the overarching safety system
• Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, and LOPA studies, taking ownership of identifying Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and ensuring required risk reductions are achieved through the SIS design
• Support process safety initiatives by developing mechanical integrity programs and proof-testing procedures for critical safety instruments, sensors, and final control elements in compliance with OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119)
• Execute and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all safety-critical hardware and software

What You'll Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience designing, programming, and commissioning SIS and FGS as an individual contributor in a continuous chemical processing environment
• Strong fundamental understanding of functional safety standards (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511), with TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSEng) or equivalent certification highly preferred
• Experience with translating LOPA/HAZOP outcomes into actionable safety logic, hardware specifications, and SIL verification models
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard safety logic solvers (e.g., DeltaV SIS, Triconex, HIMA), Fire & Gas detection technologies, and redundant I/O architectures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and clearly communicate complex safety logic to non-controls disciplines
• Comfortable traveling up to 50% of the time

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)