- Robot type
- Industrial Automation
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Equipment Safety Engineer, Terafab
Job description
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, AI & 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.
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job requirements
- 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
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