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Sr. Process Design Safety Engineer, EHS

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla is looking for a Senior Process Safety Engineer to join the EHS Design & Deploy Team. This role involves ensuring environmental health and safety milestones are integrated throughout the design, manufacturing, and commissioning phases of various programs. The engineer will lead the EHS Engineering team and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and implement best practices. The position requires a strong focus on risk assessments and safety controls in the design of processes and facilities.

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering (Environmental, Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or closely related industry) or equivalent experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related work experience is necessary.
  • Experience leading or facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and Risk Assessments is essential.
  • The candidate must have working experience with functional safety and SIL verification calculations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and various state agency regulations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate risk assessments for process and facility design including HAZOPs and FMEA studies.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation solutions for identified hazards.
  • Implement the 14 elements of Process Safety Management during design and commissioning.
  • Lead the design of safety controls by collaborating with lead controls engineers.
  • Produce detailed engineering reports as needed.

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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