Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Manufacturing Safety Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLathrop, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation focused 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, ANSI B11, OSHA, NFPA, RIA, and 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.
Willingness to support off-shift, weekend, and ramp-period operations as needed to ensure safety system readiness.

Responsibilities

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 based on incidents, near-misses, and audits; serve as the machine safety expert during safety events, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) certification.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Lathrop, California
Requisition ID	285005
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Safety Engineer to join our Production Engineering team and play a pivotal role in integrating safety into equipment and process design, from concept through production, across manufacturing lines at Megafactory California. The ideal candidate has strong controls engineering fundamentals with a deep focus on safety systems, practical experience in industrial automation, and a proven ability to drive safer, more reliable operations through technical leadership and standards. You will be independent, proactive, and detail-oriented — thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with EHS, Controls, Equipment, and NPI teams to ensure safety is embedded in every layer of our manufacturing systems. If you are passionate about building world-class safety into manufacturing equipment and are motivated to make a measurable impact on factory safety, compliance, and operational excellence at scale, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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