Sr. EHS Engineer, Optimus

Tesla is pioneering the future of automation with the Tesla Bot (Optimus), our advanced humanoid robot designed to revolutionize manufacturing by performing unsafe, repetitive or boring tasks. We are seeking a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This role is crucial in establishing safety standards for humanoid robots, ensuring the safety of our employees in environments where Tesla Bots (Optimus) operate. Join us at Tesla to ensure that our journey into robotics sets a new standard in safety, protecting our team and the community as we innovate. Your work will directly contribute to making the integration of humanoid robots into our daily lives both safe and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety standards for humanoid robots, rethinking existing ANSI, ISO, and local regulation to pioneer how we approach Humanoid Robots as an industry and consumer
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification for robot operations across all stages (from R&D to Manufacturing)
• Design safety training and operation guides for employees interacting with robots
• Establish incident management protocols including reporting, investigation, and safety improvements
• Collaborate with product teams to embed safety features into robot design. Understanding the need for compliance, reliability, and validation and how the Bots physical and motion controls will interact with people and environment keeping them safe
• Ensure safety through protocols for Tesla Bots (Optimus) operating in shared people spaces (Offices, Warehouse, Manufacturing)
• Use incident data to drive continuous safety enhancements in robot operations and design iterations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in EHS, particularly in robotics or high-tech environments
• Deep knowledge of safety standards and their application to robotics
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies like FMEA
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for safety issue anticipation
• Excellent communication skills for training and protocol dissemination
• Familiarity with AI or robotics systems, with an emphasis on safety implications

Compensation and Benefits
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)
• 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

$92,000 - $174,000/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.