Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines

Staff Safety Engineer

Emeryville, California · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$220kDetected 8 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentOSHA

About the role

  • This role ensures that safety is embedded into engineering and operational decision-making from the outset, enabling the company to move fast while protecting people, uptime, and business continuity.
  • This position is critical to scaling complex electro-mechanical systems safely across multiple U.S. sites, ensuring safety rigor grows alongside technical ambition without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
  • Establish an electrical safety posture aligned with OSHA/NFPA expectations

Responsibilities

  • Lead machine and operational safety programs across labs and manufacturing
  • Embed safety-by-design into equipment development and station commissioning
  • Own station readiness and safety sign-off for new or modified equipment
  • Conduct and maintain hazard analyses and risk assessments
  • Design and enforce guarding, interlocks, E-stops, and LOTO programs
  • Lead incident and near-miss investigations and CAPA
  • Develop and deliver role-based safety training

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in machine safety, product safety, or industrial safety engineering
  • Hands-on experience with LOTO, guarding, interlocks, and risk assessments
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Travel between Emeryville and Santa Clara sites as required

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with ISO 12100 / ANSI B11
  • NFPA 70/70E exposure preferred
  • CMSE, TÜV, or equivalent certification preferred

Compensation

  • $180,000 - $220,000 USD

Benefits

  • The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

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